Do i need a doc referal for a physio? And
Is a physio covered by Medicare?
If not, all good, roughly how much for a first consult?
(If it makes a difference, this is my own choice to go, not on Doctors advice but can go to the doc first if needed)
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My grandmother has been through government based physio which was covered by Medicare. She's also been to private physio which wasn't covered at all by Medicare, I believe that cost her roughly $110 per session.
It may vary state by state, it may also vary clinic to clinic.
I also know she needed a doctors referral for both.
That would be because of her age and health issues, also the cost for her at her age and her problem, she would need a referral to be covered but in general anyone can go without a referral.
No referral needed. You also can get covered for some on private health extras. I pay $11.00 a week for extras with AHM and I get some back for physio, remedial massages, chiro etc, it’s well worth it for the price. Medicare doesn’t cover any. I usually pay $90 but depends where you live and where you go. I’ve also paid $75 and first consult usually has a special price or can be more . Ring around and get some info.
Mine is $87 for a 30 min consult & I get $40 back from private health. First consult might be more expensive.
They set their own fees so ring around & ask.
After my own my own experience, ask around for recommendations. First one I saw was not helpful & had NO idea what she was doing. Second one I got a recommendation from family & they're brilliant.
You can get an enhanced primary care plan via your GP which gives you 5 Medicare rebated sessions a year. But that has some criteria you have to meet.
But other than that you can book without a referral. 😊
I’m currently seeing a physio through the hospital for my ankle that I fractured a 4 months ago