GP Extra - Doctors Practice

Dear Valued Patient

Unfortunately, today Medicare rebates do not cover the full cost of providing you with medical care. This is because the rate at which successive governments have indexed the Medicare Schedule fees has been substantially lower than increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and average weekly earnings. The reality is that Medicare rebates do not cover the cost of providing you with a safe and high quality service. The fees charged by this practice have to cover all of our practice costs including employing receptionists and practice nurses, and meeting our operating expenses such as rent, medical equipment, electricity, computers and insurance. It is not possible for this practice to meet our running costs each year without increasing our fees. The Medicare rebate means that this practice is no longer able to bulk bill all of our patients. From 1 October 2022 our practice will be charging you the following fees for our most common services: ALL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ON THE DAY


WEEKDAYS
Our Fee Medicare Rebate Out of Pocket

Short consultation $30 $18.20 $11.80
Standard consultation $60 $39.75 $20.25
Long consultation $90 $76.95 $13.05
Driving Medicals PRIVATELY BILLED


WEEKENDS

Standard consultation $90 $51.80 $38.20
Long Consultation $130 $88.80 $48.20


NON ATTENDANCE FEE $50

BULK BILLING WILL APPLY TO VALID CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16

If you have extenuating circumstances, please discuss these with your treating medical practitioner. If you wish to let the Government know that the Medicare rebate is insufficient to assist you in meeting the cost of your medical care, please contact your local Member of Parliament at http://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Members and/or the Minister for Health: