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The Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC) is a medicare-rebated funding program for people who have chronic medical conditions (classified as a condition that has been present for at least 6 months).
It consists of 5 (maximum) rebates per calendar year for Allied Health services (ie. Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Psychology). If you are accessing more than one type of therapy you are entitled to share the EPC sessions across the therapists (ie. not 5 rebates per service).
You or your child may be eligible for this funding package if you or your child have a chronic medical condition and if this condition is being managed by your GP under an 'Enhanced Primary Care Plan'. This plan is established by your GP and your therapist (Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and/or Psychologist) is invited to participate in your care under this plan.
Your GP will either give the form to you to bring into the clinic or they can fax the form to us. You are then entitled to claim under this program provided your GP has registered your plan with Medicare.
Sessions are paid for as usual but you take your receipt to Medicare for the rebate. You are not able to pay for EPC-funded sessions through your Private Health fund.
There are other funding options available for children who do not meet the criteria for this funding package listed here on our site. Alternatively please call to discuss your options with one of knowledgeable administration staff.
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