Fees

Yes, Osteopathy can be partially covered by Medicare.

Medicare rebates with a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan (formerly known as an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan) can provide you with a partial rebate for your osteopathic appointments. These plans are GP referrals only and require a valid referral to process the Medicare rebate. The referral form will look like this: Referral form for chronic disease allied health services under Medicare

Please bring to your CDM appointment:

1. Your valid referral from your GP 
2. Your Medicare card.
3. Your physical EFTPOS Debit card. 

The consultation fee is paid in full first, and then the partial Medicare rebate of between $56-58 per osteopathic appointment will be processed afterwards at the time of consultation. The rebate will be entered into your Medicare-allocated bank account within 3-5 business days. Due to Medicare providing a partial rebate, there will be an out-of-pocket expense. 

Types of CDM appointments at Momentum Therapies:

CDM Standard Initial Consultation and Treatment: $129.00 (45 minutes)

CDM Follow-up Consultation and Treatment: $99.00 (30 minutes)

Your GP can refer you for up to 5 appointments with any Allied Health Practitioner.

These appointments may be all allocated to osteopathy, or they may be divided between different allied health professions, such as 3 appointments for osteopathy, and 2 appointments for podiatry.

Appointment allocation is reviewed by your GP each year, and you will need a new referral for each calendar year.

Generally, you must have a chronic or terminal health condition to qualify for the CDM plan and Medicare rebate.

A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and stroke. There is no list of eligible conditions. However, these items are designed for patients who require a structured approach to their care and to enable GPs to plan and coordinate the care of patients with complex conditions requiring ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team.

Ultimately, It is best to discuss this option with your GP.

For more information, click the link below.

Department of Health and Aged Care | Chronic Disease Management Patient Information

Yes, Osteopathy can be partially covered by private health insurance.

Osteopathic rebates through your private health insurance may be available under your extras cover. Rebate amounts vary depending on the health insurance company and the level of extras coverage your policy has. Health insurance will typically cover a portion of the consultation fee, and an out-of-pocket payment will cover the remaining amount.

To check if your health insurance is able to be processed via HICAPS at the time of consultation, click the link below:

HICAPS has partnered with 100% of Australian Private Health Insurers – HICAPS

Yes, osteopathy services are covered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) in Australia for eligible veterans. 

It’s important for veterans to check their eligibility and entitlements with the DVA, and be aware of any specific referral conditions, such as prior financial approval, that may apply to access osteopathy services through DVA.

Please bring your relevant GP referral letter and DVA Health Card with you to your initial appointment. Alternatively, you can email your GP referral letter  to the clinic prior to your appointment.

Types of DVA appointments available at Momentum Therapies:

DVA Initial Consultation and Treatment (45 minutes) 

DVA Follow-up Treatment (30 minutes)

Yes, osteopathy services may be covered by WorkCover Queensland in certain circumstances, particularly if the treatment is deemed necessary for a work-related injury or illness. 

Please bring your QLD Workers’ Compensation Medical Certificate with claim number to your initial appointment. Alternatively, you can email it to the clinic prior to your initial appointment.

Types of WorkCover appointments available at Momentum Therapies:

WorkCover QLD Initial Consultation and Treatment (45 minutes)

WorkCover QLD Follow-up Treatment (30 minutes)