Private Clients
- Do not need a referral from GP
- Self funding or with ancillary private health insurance
- Contact your private insurance benefit fund for rebate cover
- Currently $135.00, from 1st March 2010 my Standard Fee is $165.00 (gst free) per 60-75 minute consultation
- Some clients (see below) may be eligible for concession rate eg full time students, pensioned and other Health Care Card holders
Medicare GP Care-Plan Clients (2710)
- Can claim 12 individual and 12 group sessions per calendar year
- Must have referral / Care-Plan from GP or psychiatrist
- Client agrees to disclosure to referring GP or psychiatrist
Private billing clients
Additionally:
- Clients referred by GP or psychiatrist with a Care Plan (2710) who pay on the day & are rebated by Medicare using your Tax Invoice.
- Standard fee per consultation is $165.00 gst free (from 1st March 2010)
- Present your Tax Invoice to Medicare for your rebate Benefit. The rebate is $117.65 from 1st Nov 2009.
Bulk billing clients
Additionally:
- Clients referred by GP or psychiatrist with Care Plan and with concession status, eg pensioned & other Health Card Holders
- Please bring your Medicare Card
- Concession rate ($117.65, not $165.00) is paid by Medicare.
Fees
- The cost of a session, usually around 60 – 75 minutes, is payable at the beginning of the session. Please give 24 hours notice to cancel or to reschedule a session otherwise a cancellation fee may be charged.
- Fees are payable on the day.
- You can use either Visa or Mastercard (credit cards), cheque or cash.
Clinical Psychology Services with Dr Kevin Franklin
Standard Consultation (60-75 minutes)
My Fee: $165 per hour (from 1st March 2010)
Written Psychologist Reports
My Standard Fee per hour for a psychological report for insurance claim, lawyer etc is charged inclusive of GST.
Medicare 2710 clients do not incur an additional cost for reports to GPs.
Medicare provider number
2691392H