Medicare rebates and funding options
Access affordable mental health support online from qualified therapists.
Get the support you need, and Equana Minds handles your rebate for you.
Medicare rebates available for sessions with Registered Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSW).
To access Medicare rebates you need:
- Valid Medicare card
- Mental Health Treatment Plan
- GP referral
Book a GP appointment
- Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP),
- and a referral to a psychologist or AMHSW, from your GP
Online Bulk-Billed GP
Book your session with an Equana Minds therapist
- Browse Therapists or Get Matched to find the right therapist for you
Submit your Mental Health Treatment Plan
- Upload your MHTP and referral to Equana Minds when booking or using the client portal
Complete your session, receive your rebate
- After your session, the rebate is paid directly into your nominated bank account
- Schedule your next session
Rebates, handled for you
Access Medicare rebates with a Referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP or online through bulk-billed GP NewDoc
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Private Health Insurance
Get the support you need with your private health insurance. You may be able to claim a rebate for your session, please check with your private health insurer.
Browse Therapists and filter Payment Types to find a therapist that works with your insurer.
Self-Funded mental health support
You can always access therapy without a referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan. Therapy needs not covered by Medicare, such as relationship counselling. Ongoing support after your Mental Health Treatment Plan sessions are completed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare-rebated sessions can I access?
Under Medicare’s Better Access scheme, you can access up to 10 individual therapy sessions per calendar year with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) and referral. Your GP will typically refer you for an initial 6 sessions, and after a review, can refer you for a further 4.
Which Equana therapists are eligible for Medicare rebates?
Medicare rebates apply to sessions with registered psychologists, clinical psychologists, and accredited mental health social workers. Counsellors and psychotherapists are not covered under Medicare. When browsing therapists, you can filter by funding pathway to find clinicians eligible for Medicare rebates.
What if I don’t have a GP or want to start without a referral?
You don’t need a GP referral to book with Equana Minds, you can pay privately at any time. If you’d like to access Medicare rebates down the track, you can see a GP at any point to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) and apply it from your next eligible session. Our team can help point you in the right direction if you’re unsure.
How do I actually claim my Medicare rebate?
Equana Minds will handle the processing of your Medicare rebate for you. After each session the rebate will be deposited into your nominated bank account, registered with Medicare, within a few business days.
