Medicare rebates
If you have a chronic
health condition* that is being managed by your GP,
together with complex care needs as determined by your GP,
you may be eligible for a rebate for up to five treatments
through Medicare, Australia's publicly funded health care
system.
*A chronic health condition is defined as those present
or likely to be present for six months or more
Medicare rebates for physiotherapy patients are
available under the Enhanced Primary Care Program
(EPC) if your GP determines that you will benefit from
physiotherapy treatment and you are referred by your
GP.