Medicare Rebates

Medicare Claim Process for

“Focused Psychological Strategies”

 

Last updated: January 20, 2026

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If you are an Australian resident and hold a valid Medicare card you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. Follow these easy steps to access your Medicare rebate.

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Step 1: Get a Referral from Your GP

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Before starting therapy or once you have started, visit your GP and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan with a referral for “Focused Psychological Strategies”. 

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Your GP will provide:

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• A written referral, addressed to the practitioner:

• • Christa MacDonald, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

  • Medicare Provider number: 4551752W

  • Heart and Soul of Wellness

  • 49 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah, NSW, 2484

  • flourishwithchrista@gmail.com

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• Your full name, date of birth, and your Medicare number.

• The mental health item numbers:

 

​80155 at least 50 min in person

80165 at least 50 min telehealth

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💡 Tip: Book a double appointment with your GP to allow enough time for the plan. 

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Step 2: Pay the Fee & Attend Your Session 

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Attend your session and pay the full fee. You’ll receive a detailed invoice that includes:

• Service date

• Your name and your Medicare number

• Practitioner’s name, provider number, practice address

• Medicare Item number for the service

• Amount paid

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Step 3: Claim Your Medicare Rebate

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You can claim your rebate in two easy ways:

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• ✅ Online (Fastest – 1–7 days)

  • Log into your myGov account, linked to Medicare

  • Select Make a claim

  • Enter the details from your invoice

  • Submit – your rebate will go to your bank account

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• ✅ In Person (Up to 21 days)

  • Take your invoice and Medicare card to any Service NSW or Services Australia office

  • Staff will help you lodge the claim

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• 💡 The current Medicare rebate is $96.65 per session (as of 2026) for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

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Need More Sessions?

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After your first 6 sessions, return to your GP for a progress review. They can approve up to 4 more sessions, up to the annual limit of 10.

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Important Notes

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• Claims must be made within 2 years of your session

• You can track your remaining sessions via your Medicare online account or by calling Medicare on 132 011

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