Private
health
funds
provide
a
rebate
for
the
majority
of
physiotherapy
consultation
costs,
depending
on
your
cover.
Immediate
rebates
are
available
via
our
online
HICAPS
facility
Payment
can
be
made
by
EFTPOS,
credit
card,
cash
or
cheque.
A
discount
is
provided
for
aged
pensioners
Veterans'
Affairs
patients
with
gold
cards
are
covered
for
all
physiotherapy
costs
Treatment
fees
for
Workers
Compensation
and
Motor
Vehicle
patients
are
billed
directly
to
the
appropriate
insurance
company
Some
chronic
conditions
are
subsidised
by
Medicare
Do
you
qualify
for
Medicare
funded
physiotherapy
treatment?
Patients
who
are
suffering
from
chronic
musculoskeletal
conditions
(see
list
below)
may
be
eligible
to
receive
limited
physiotherapy
treatment
(5
visits
each
12
months)
funded
by
Medicare.
Chronic
conditions
that
may
entitle
you
to
Medicare
funded
physiotherapy
include:
Arthritis
Back
and
Neck
Pain
Headaches
Shoulder
Pain
Hip
Pain
Knee
Pain
Foot
Pain
Joint
Replacement
Post
Surgical
Rehabilitation
Poor
Mobility
Balance
Problems
If
you
are
suffering
from
a
chronic
condition
such
as
the
ones
listed
above,
in
order
to
qualify
for
Medicare
funded
physiotherapy
treatment:
Your
condition
must
be
managed
by
your
G.P.
Your
GP
must
have
completed
an
EPC
(Enhanced
Primary
Care)
plan
and
you
must
provide
us
with
a
copy.
Your
GP
must
have
completed
an
EPC
Allied
Health
referral
form,
and
you
must
provide
us
with
this
referral
form.
To
check
if
you
qualify
for
Medicare
funded
physiotherapy
treatment
ask
your
GP,
or
contact
us
for
more
information;
enquiries@benchmarkphysiotherapy.com.au