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Claim Rebates for Phone Psychology Sessions
Did you know that many private health insurance providers offer rebates for phone-based psychology sessions?
Learn how you can access mental health support and take advantage of available rebates to help cover the cost of your phone sessions.
How to Access Psychology Rebates Through Health Insurance
Many private health insurers, including Bupa and Medibank Private, offer psychology rebates as part of their extras policies. To find out if you're covered for mental health services, contact your provider or review your policy details.
Once confirmed, you're ready to book your session and start taking steps in your journey toward improved mental well-being. Literally!
Which Health Funds Offer Psychology Rebates?
Our psychologists are fully registered with AHPRA and Medicare, meeting the criteria for most private health insurance providers. You can claim rebates for psychology sessions with a variety of health funds, including:
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Bupa
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Medibank Private
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Peoplecare
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AHM Health
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Australian Unity
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GMHBA
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HBF
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Police Health
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Check with your provider to confirm eligibility for rebates.
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What information do I need to claim with my private insurance provider?
Can I claim rebates for psychology sessions from both Medicare and private health insurance?
Can I still get a rebate for my psychology session if I don’t have private health insurance?
Why do some people choose private health insurance for psychology rebates instead of Medicare?
If I’m making a private insurance claim for my walking session. How will I be charged?
Are Walking Session psychologists approved providers under my private health insurance policy?
To claim rebates with your private health insurance, you’ll typically need to submit a paid session invoice, which we’ll email to you after each psychology session. Most insurance companies allow you to submit claims through their online portal or app. Make sure your plan includes mental health coverage to be eligible for rebates for Walking Sessions.
No, you cannot claim rebates from both Medicare and private health insurance for the same psychology session. You’ll need to choose one or the other. If you're using a Medicare rebate, private health insurance won't apply, and vice versa. Always check which option offers the best rebate based on your coverage and needs.
Yes, if you don’t have private health insurance, you may still be eligible for a rebate through Medicare if you have a valid referral from your GP under a Mental Health Care Plan. This allows you to access rebates for a certain number of psychology sessions each year. Always check with your GP or psychologist to confirm your eligibility for a Medicare rebate.
Some individuals prefer to claim psychology rebates through private health insurance because it may offer more flexibility or additional session coverage compared to Medicare's 10 sessions per calendar year.
Private health plans often provide rebates for a broader range of services and may not require a referral from a GP.
Additionally, clients may opt for private insurance rebates to avoid Medicare's annual session limits or if they don’t meet the eligibility criteria for a Mental Health Care Plan.
When making a claim through private health insurance, you will pay for the session upfront. After the session, we will email you a paid invoice, which you can then submit to your insurance provider for a rebate. Be sure to check with your insurer for specific coverage and reimbursement details related to your plan.
Yes, our Walking Session psychologists are registered with AHPRA and Medicare, meeting the criteria for most private health insurance policies. However, it's important to check directly with your health insurance provider to confirm whether your policy includes coverage for our services and if you're eligible for psychology rebates.