Medicare rebates of $60.35 are available for clients with chronic conditions and complex care needs that are managed under a Chronic Disease Management Plan or an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan. A medical practitioner must refer patients for dietitian services using a designated referral form for Allied Health services under Medicare.
Under a Chronic Disease Management Plan you may be entitled to up to five (5) services per patient each calendar year. Additional services are not possible in any circumstances.
Under an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan you may be entitled to up to twenty (20) services per patient each calendar year. Additional services are not possible in any circumstances.