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Medicare

Mental Health Treatment Plan Referrals

In Australia, you may be eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan (also known as a Mental Health Care Plan) as part of Medicare Better Access Initiative.

A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is available to individuals needing support for a mental health condition and allows you to access subsidised sessions from a registered psychologist for up to 10 sessions in the calendar year.

The first step in obtaining a MHTP, is speaking with your GP who will support you in identifying how you’ve been feeling, your eligibility for a MHTP & deciding the support that that best suits you.

Forrest Psychology accepts referrals for individuals accessing support through a Mental Health Treatment Plan. To enquire about appointments or to book, please contact our friendly reception team.

  • Yes, you can decide which psychologist you would like to see and provide their details to your GP.

  • We can provide support for the following concerns/ conditions:

    • Generalised anxiety disorder

    • Depression

    • Co-occurring anxiety and depression

    • Adjustment disorder

    • Attention deficit disorder

    • Bereavement disorder

    • Bipolar disorder

    • Dissociative disorder

    • Mental disorder, not otherwise specified

    • Obsessive compulsive disorder

    • Panic disorder

    • Phobic disorder

    • Posttraumatic stress disorder

    • Sexual disorders

    • Sleep problems

    • Unexplained somatic complaints

  • To see a psychologist under a mental health treatment plan, a valid referral letter is required from your GP.

    In order to receive rebates for your sessions, this referral letter must be signed and include all information required by Medicare.

    If a significant amount of time has elapsed between your appointments, we may require a new referral.

  • To learn more about our fees and relevant rebates, click here.

  • Mental health treatment plans do not expire.

    However, your GP may complete a new plan if it is clinically necessary to ensure that the plan is suited to your current need.

    Only one mental health treatment plan can be created within a 12 month period.

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