Medicare

Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)

• If you are deemed eligible by your GP you will be able to receive up to 5 sessions per calendar which are completely bulk billed at APEX (no additional payment required).
• Individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are eligible for an additional 5 sessions per calendar year.
• These consultations usually run for 30mins in duration.
• You will be provided you with the tools required to help manage your conditions i.e Exercise guidance, behavioural change, nutritional guidance and education.
• A referral from your GP will be required prior to commencing this service.

Type 2 Diabetes – Group Allied Health Services

• People with type 2 diabetes can receive Medicare rebates for group services provided by eligible an Exercise Physiologists, on referral from a GP.
• Eligible patient will receive 1 Initial Consultation and 8 group services.
• You will be provided you with the tools required to help manage your diabetes i.e Exercise guidance, behavioural change, nutritional guidance, education in a group setting.

• Group services are in addition to the five individual allied health services available to eligible patients who have a chronic or terminal condition.

• At Apex Health and Rehab Solutions this service if completely bulk billed. There will be no out-of-pocket cost.
• A referral from your GP will be required prior to commencing this service.