| Consult | Full Charge | Out of Pocket Cost | Full Charge (Concession) | Out of Pocket Cost (Concession) | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult | $99.00 | $56.15 | $89.00 | $46.15 | $42.85 |
| Long Consult | $145.00 | $62.10 | $135.00 | $52.10 | $82.90 |
Note
Why is there a Gap?
Unfortunately, your patient rebate from Medicare was frozen from 2012 until 2017 and the most recent increase (3%) was significantly below the consumer price index (7%). This widening gap is explained in the following link from the Australian Medical Association (click here).
This means that your patient Medicare rebate now represents less than half of the full cost of your GP care.
We encourage you to contact your local Federal MP if you have concerns about the cost of your health care. You can do this by clicking here.
In order to NOT compromise our sustainability and quality of patient care, we have made the decision not to bulk bill.
Effective 1/7/2024 – Standard consultations:
Out of pocket costs (gap) for Private patients: $56.15
Out of pocket costs (gap) for Concession card holder patients: $46.15
Concession patients are those holding a heath care card, pensioner card or Commonwealth Seniors card.
Childhood, Catch Up, Pregnancy and other Government Funded Immunisations, Health Assessments, GP Management Plans and Healthy Heart Checks are Bulk-billed.
If you are receiving an extra service in the treatment room, there may be additional costs.
Please note that in general, for medical examinations such as insurance reports, travel advice, driving license and pre-employment medicals, a rebate cannot be claimed from Medicare.
WorkCover/TAC:
WorkCover/TAC patients will be required to pay for ALL consultations at time of the appointment. WorkCover/TAC appointments do not attract a patient Medicare rebate but you will be issued with a receipt so that you can claim reimbursement from WorkcCover directly.
Cancellations Policy
At Wangaratta Medical Centre, we are dedicated to providing the best care for all our patients. However, it’s important to remember that keeping track of your appointment is a shared responsibility. While we make every effort to send reminders via SMS, it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure you are aware of your upcoming appointment.
We require 24 Hours’ notice for the cancellation of an appointment to ensure that a No Show Fee is not incurred.
Single Appointment Booking No Show Fee: $31.50
Long Appointment Booking No Show Fee: $63.00
Please click here to view the full fees policy document.
Make an Appointment
To make an appointment please book online with AutoMed Systems or call reception
on 03 5722 1500 to talk to one of our friendly staff members.
