Accessing a Mental Health Care Plan Online
Get Your MHCP and Medicare Rebates Through Telehealth
Get Your MHCP and Medicare Rebates Through Telehealth
A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is a structured support plan developed between you and a GP to manage mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other conditions. It enables you to access Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year with eligible mental health professionals.
Choose an online GP service that offers MHCP assessments. Many platforms offer bulk-billed appointments for eligible Medicare cardholders.
During the appointment, discuss your mental health concerns. The GP will assess your situation and determine if an MHCP is appropriate for your needs.
If eligible, the GP will create an MHCP and provide a referral to a mental health professional. This enables Medicare rebates for your therapy sessions.
Use the referral to schedule sessions with a psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist. You can choose any registered mental health professional who accepts Medicare referrals.
Some online GP platforms offer bulk-billed MHCP appointments for eligible Medicare cardholders, resulting in no out-of-pocket costs.
Other services may charge a fee (e.g., $120), with Medicare rebates covering a portion, leaving an out-of-pocket expense (e.g., $19.80).
Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session.
Medicare rebate of $98.95 per session.
Offers bulk-billed MHCP appointments for eligible patients.
Provides 100% bulk-billed mental health assessments.
Connects you with GPs for MHCPs; both bulk-billed and privately billed options available.
Offers MHCP assessments with fees partially covered by Medicare rebates.
Offers mental health treatment plans and access to psychologists and psychiatrists.
Facilitates online consultations for MHCPs with quick turnaround.
Provides online MHCPs with options for Medicare rebates.
Delivers MHCPs online, allowing flexibility in choosing your mental health professional.
Ensure you have a valid Medicare card to access rebates. Costs and services may vary between providers.