Fees and Rebates

Fees and Rebates Overview

iPsych Wellness Services endeavours to provide high quality and affordable psychological services. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has a national schedule of suggested fees that psychologists should charge their clients.  You can access a copy of the APS recommended fees by clicking here.  Demonstrating committment to offering accessible mental health care to our community, iPsych Wellness Services charge below these recommended rates. A standard 46-60 minutes consultation recommended rate by APS is $311.

iPsych Wellness Services offers a 46-60 minute standard consultation at $190.00. We also offer concessional rates for seniors and students. Consultation costs vary for couples and group sessions. There are other alternative session times listed in our fee schedule. If you would like a variance from the standard consultation of 46-60 minutes please advise your clinician prior to your appointment. 

Cancellation policy - If for some reason you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, please give at least 48 hour notice to your psychologist, otherwise you will incur a cancellation fee of $100.  

If you would like to discuss any group interventions, education programs or awareness initiatives please send an email to ipsycws@gmail.com with your details.  Further, if you have any queries relating to our services or fee structures please do not hesitate to contact us on ipsycws@gmail.com or 04 3709 4244.

Rebate Pathways

Different referral types have different fee and rebate structures.  It is important that you are aware of and understand the type of referral you have prior to engaging services as you may have out of pocket expenses that you were not aware of and/or that may cause you unnecessary distress.

Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative (Mental Health Care Plan)

·       You must be referred under a Mental Health Treatment Plan by your GP, a paediatrician or psychiatrist. You must bring your referral with your Mental Health Treatment Plan to your appointment.

·       After 6 appointments the referrer will be provided with a report from your psychologist. This report will outline the assessment and treatment provided, recommendations and if necessary, a request for further appointments.

·       If further appointments are required, you will need to return to the referrer for a review. The review will determine eligibility for up to an additional 4 appointments (totalling 10 appointments in a calendar year).

·       You can then return to the psychologist for the specified number of appointments.

·       You will need to pay for your full appointment costs at the time of your appointment and then you will receive a Medicare rebate (if the correct referral is in place). There is always an out-of-pocket cost as we are not a bulk billing provider. As at January 2025 Medicare Rebate is $96.65 per 50 minute session.

Example: iPsych Wellness Services $190 - Medicare rebate $96.65 = $93.35 out of pocket

Complex Neurodevelopmental Conditions

(formerly HCWA Initiative)

Assessment:

A consultant paediatrician or a consultant psychiatrist can refer under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder Medical Benefit Scheme assessment items (previously HCWA).

This can be for up to 8 assessment sessions (in a lifetime) across a range of allied health professionals including psychology. Only 4 sessions can be allocated per discipline at a time before a review with the referring practitioner would be needed for more. Concurrent referrals to different allied health practitioners can be made.

Eligibility has increased from 13 years to up to 25 years of age. An allied health practitioner (in consultation with the referrer) can make an interdisciplinary referral. Allied health assessment items can also be used for assistance with developing a treatment and management plan.

You will need to pay for your full appointment costs at the time of your appointment and then you will receive a Medicare rebate (if the correct referral is in place). There is always an out-of-pocket cost as we are not a bulk billing provider. As at January 2025 Medicare rebate is $96.65 per 50 minute session.

Treatment:

Once a diagnosis of a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder has been made, and the consultant paediatrician or psychiatrist has a treatment and management plan in place, they can refer to eligible allied health treatment practitioners, including psychology, for a total of 20 allied health treatment services (per lifetime). The paediatrician or psychiatrist can refer to multiple eligible allied health practitioner concurrently. There is a maximum of 10 services per course of treatment. Eligibility has increased from 15 years of age to 25 years of age.

You will need to pay for your full appointment costs at the time of your appointment and then you will receive a Medicare rebate (if the correct referral is in place). There is always an out-of-pocket cost as we are not a bulk billing provider. As at January 2025 Medicare rebate is $96.65 per 50 minute session.

Example: iPsych Wellness Services $190 - Medicare rebate $96.65 = $93.35 out of pocket

Eligible Disabilities (formerly Better Start for Children with a Disability)

The Medicare rules are the same as those for complex neurodevelopmental conditions above, except the referral is made by a consultant physician or a GP.  As at January 2025 Medicare rebate is $96.65 per 50 minute session.

Example: iPsych Wellness Services $190 - Medicare rebate $96.65 = $93.35 out of pocket

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.

iPsych Wellness Services may provide psychological services without any out-of-pocket expenses to NDIS participants, provided the participant’s plan is plan-managed or self-managed, and has NDIS funding allocated for the intended psychological services i.e., therapy and/or assessment. iPsych Wellness Services require that a service Agreement be developed that suits the NDIS participants needs and support goals. iPsych Wellness Services require relevant documentation to be provided to establish a service agreement, i.e., NDIS plan, diagnostic confirmation, assessment reports, and consent for exchange of information with other supporting health professionals.

To access NDIS services and become a participant you must:

·   Be an Australian citizen, or hold a permanent visa or a Protected Special Category visa,

·   Reside in Australia

·   Be aged less than 65 years old when initially entering NDIS

·   Have a permanent disability that significantly impacts your ability to participate in everyday activities

To check if you are eligible click here go to www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

If you meet the criteria and you would like to become a NDIS participant, call 1800 800 110 and ask to make an Access Request.

Chronic Disease Management Initiative (formerly known as Enhanced Primary Care)

For patients with a chronic or terminal medical condition referred by their GP may be eligible for up to 5 allied health services (in a calendar year).  On the completion of treatment, the treating practitioner will provide the referrer with a report of the treatment provided and recommendations. You will need to pay for your full appointment costs at the time of your appointment and then you will receive a Medicare rebate (if the correct referral is in place). There is always an out-of-pocket cost as we are not a bulk billing provider.

Workcover and CTP

We provide psychological services via QLD Workcover and CTP insurance. You will need to provide your Work Cover or CTP Claim Number and your Case Managers Details (name and email) so that we can get confirmation on the number of sessions you are entitled too. There is generally no out-of-pocket expense to Workcover or CTP clients, however if Workcover or the CTP Insurer decides not to cover the cost of your sessions you will be required to cover the costs. Workcover and CTP Insurance do not cover cancellation fees and you will be responsible for paying these should you cancel late or do not attend.

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) referral

iPsych Wellness Services accepts referrals for treatment of former defence force personnel for all mental health conditions. With prior-approval by the DVA, client session costs are generally fully funded by DVA. Where not pre approvals have been made, the client will be required to cover the costs and then seek remuneration from the DVA.

My Aged Care

iPsych Wellness Services provides psychological services for the provision of services such as:

·       Emotional support including ongoing support in adjusting to a lifestyle involving increased dependency and assistance for the care recipient and carer, if appropriate

·       Support for care recipients with cognitive impairment, including individual therapy, activities and access to specific programs designed to prevent or manage a particular condition or behaviour, enhance quality of life and provide ongoing support.

iPsych Wellness Services is not an approved aged carer provider funded by the government. Hence, the client will be required to cover the costs of the services.  Clients should discuss with their My Aged Care assessor their needs and finances prior to making an appointment.

For more information on:

Medicare rebates please go to www.health.gov.au

Early intervention funding go to www.dss.gov.au

NDIS go to www.ndis.gov.au/participants

Workcover go to www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

Dept of Veteran Affairs go to www.dva.gov.au

My Aged Care go to www.myagedcare.gov.au

A detailed list of our fees and session types is available on request.