Funding

If you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan, your general practitioner (GP) may refer you for speech therapy services as part of this plan. The Chronic Disease Management Plan allows you to access up to five allied health sessions per year, which can be combined across different services, including speech pathology.

Medicare Rebates for Speech Therapy

The Medicare rebate for speech therapy sessions under the Chronic Disease Management Plan is currently $58.30 per session, though this amount may change at any time as determined by Medicare.

Payment Process

Payment for services is required in full after each session. It is important to note that Align Allied Health does not process the rebate claim. It is the responsibility of the client to submit the claim for any potential rebate through Medicare.

Referral and Documentation Requirements

As part of the Chronic Disease Management Plan, your speech pathologist will be required to write a letter to your referring GP at both the commencement and completion of the plan. This is a legislative requirement from Medicare.

If you are eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan, you can benefit from speech pathology services while potentially reducing the cost through Medicare rebates. Speak with your GP to find out more and see if you qualify.

Depending on your private health insurance package, you may be eligible for a rebate on speech pathology services. It is important to note that Align Allied Health does not provide HICAPS or rebate services.

Client Responsibility for Claims

It is the responsibility of the client to submit any claims for rebates through their private health insurer. Align Allied Health does not process claims or handle insurance-related matters.

Determining Coverage

Clients must verify their level of cover directly with their private health insurer. Align Allied Health does not assume responsibility for determining the extent of insurance coverage or rebates.

By ensuring that your private health insurance covers speech therapy services, you can potentially access financial support for your sessions. Contact your insurer for more information on your coverage.

Align Allied Health is not an NDIS-registered provider and, as such, cannot offer services to clients with agency-managed plans. However, we can provide speech therapy services to clients with plan-managed or self-managed NDIS plans.

Aligning with NDIS Goals

To ensure therapy is tailored to meet the client’s needs, we recommend that the client’s NDIS goals are shared with the clinician. This allows for intervention goals to be aligned with those outlined in the NDIS plan. It is the responsibility of the client or parent/guardian to ensure that the therapy goals correspond to the NDIS goals in the plan.

Client Responsibility for Managing NDIS Funding

Clients or their parent/guardian are responsible for managing their own NDIS funding. Align Allied Health does not manage NDIS funds or handle funding submissions, and this is the client’s responsibility.

For more information on how Align Allied Health can assist with your NDIS plan-managed or self-managed therapy needs, please get in touch.

Get in touch today to book your telehealth consultation and learn how we can support you or your loved one’s communication goals.

0435 983 700

lizzie@alignalliedhealth.com.au