Medicare

Clients who see a Clinical or General Psychologist are eligible to receive 10 Medicare rebates within a calendar year, with a valid referral and Mental Health Care Plan from…

Medicare Rebates

Clients who see a Clinical or General Psychologist are eligible to receive 10 Medicare rebates within a calendar year, with a valid referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP. Depending on appointment type and which psychologist the client is seeing, the Medicare code and subsequent rebate will differ. For more details on each rebate, you can search the Medicare code on MBS Online.

Medicare Rebates as of January 2026:

Clinical Psychologist (50+ Minute Sessions)

  • In Clinic - Individual Session: $145.25 rebate
    • Code: 80010
  • Telehealth - Individual Session: $145.25 rebate
    • Code: 91167
  • In Clinic - Patient Other: $145.25 rebate
    • Code: 80012
    • Parent/other person session (up to 2 sessions)
  • Out Clinic - Attendance: $169.95 rebate
    • Code: 80015
  • Out Clinic - Patient Other: $169.95 rebate
    • Code: 80016
    • Parent/other person session (up to 2 sessions)
  • Phone Consult - Individual: $145.25 rebate
    • Code: 91199
  • Telehealth - Patient Other: $145.25 rebate
    • Code 91171
    • Parent/other person session (up to 2 sessions)

General Psychologist (50+ Minute Sessions)

  • In Clinic - Individual Session: $98.95 rebate
    • Code: 80110
  • Telehealth - Individual Session: $98.95 rebate
    • Code: 91170
  • In Clinic - Patient Other: $98.95 rebate
    • Code: 80112
    • Parent/other person session (up to 2 sessions)
  • Out Clinic - Attendance: $124.30 rebate
    • Code: 80115
  • Out Clinic - Patient Other: $124.30 rebate
    • Code: 80116
    • Parent/other person session (up to 2 sessions)
  • Phone Consult - Individual: $98.95 rebate
    • Code: 91184

Processing Medicare

To process Medicare for clients using a MHCP:

  • After taking payment for the appointment and emailing the receipt,