24/11/2025
FEES - FROM NOVEMBER 1 2025
Medicare rebates do not, and were never intended to, cover the full cost of medical services. Medicare rebates are provided by the Government to help you cover the cost of your medical care.
The Medicare Schedule Fee and the Medicare rebate do not reflect the value of a medical service, or an amount that medical practitioners should or must charge.
The fees I charge have to cover all of my costs, including employing staff (eg. receptionists, administration, practice nurses) and meeting operational expenses, (eg. rent, equipment, medical supplies, electricity, cleaning, computers, accreditation, and insurances).
It is not possible for me to meet these running costs each year without charging a private fee.
This means that I do not bulk bill, and will not change my billing policy in future.
I understand this may cause concern.
If you wish to let the Government know that the current Medicare rebate is insufficient to assist you in meeting the cost of your medical care, please contact your local Member of Parliament:
💜 Cunningham (Helensburgh to Warrawong) - Alison Byrnes
T: 02 4228 5899
E: alison.byrnes.mp@aph.gov.au
💜 Whitlam (Kembla Grange to Shellharbour) - Carol Berry
T: 02 4297 2285
E: carol.berry.mp@aph.gov.au
💜 Gilmore (Kiama to Tuross Head) - Fiona Phillips
T: 02 4423 1782
E: fiona.phillips.mp@aph.gov.au
As always, I appreciate your understanding - as I hope you appreciate my honesty and transparency in informing you of my fees.