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Fees and Rebates

MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT

Clients are charged $250 for a standard 50 minute individual consultation. 

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Sessions held off-site will incur an additional travel fee.

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Clients with a valid referral and a Mental Health Care Plan from a General Practitioner or a Psychiatrist will be eligible for a rebate of $141.85 from Medicare for a maximum of ten sessions in a calendar year. A maximum of two of these sessions may be used for family or carers without the  the individual listed on the referral and Plan in attendance.

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You can find further information about Medicare rebates on the Australian Psychological Society and Department of Health websites.

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Clients with private health insurance should check with their respective fund regarding possible Clinical Psychology coverage and the rebate amount.

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COGNITIVE AND ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS

Assessments are charged at a rate of $270 per session for a WISC or WAIS (intelligence/cognitive test) or a WIAT (academic/learning test). Each test will typically require two sessions to administer. An assessment of intelligence and learning abilities (WISC/WAIS and WIAT) will be charged at a rate of $1000 for approximately four sessions. There is an additional fee for a report. There is no Medicare rebate available for these assessment sessions.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

When an appointment is booked, I reserve the time specifically for you and therefore have the following cancellation policy. Please provide a minimum of 24 hours to reschedule or cancel your appointment. Notice must be provided only during business hours to not incur a fee, i.e. to reschedule an appointment on a Monday, notice must be provided before the scheduled time on the Friday prior. A fee of 50% of your consultation charge will apply for cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice. The full fee will apply for non-attendance on the day of the appointment.

Dr Rachel Same Psychology

1141 Dandenong Road, Malvern East, 3145

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contact@rachelsame.com

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0422 714 840

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

8.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

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