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Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC)

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  • There are two types of plans that can be prepared by a General Practitioner (GP) for Chronic Disease Management (CDM):
    • GP Management Plans (GPMP); and
    • Team Care Arrangements (TCAs)

If you have a chronic (or terminal) medical condition, your GP may suggest a GPMP - If you also have complex care needs and require treatment from two or more other health care providers, your GP may suggest TCAs as well.
NOTE:
Checklist for claiming
☐ Check Medicare card is valid
☐ Check your Medicare card is linked with your bank account
☐ Book Appointment with GP to get a current EPC referral
☐ Schedule an appointment with Physio Labs 5610 1933

To be able to apply for the Gap free physio Sessions you will need to have all of the checklist done. 
Further Info:
If you have both a GPMP and TCAs prepared for you by your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for certain allied health services through an Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC).


It is up to a GP to determine whether you are eligible for these allied health services which must be directly related to the management of your chronic condition.

  • Your GP or practice staff must obtain your agreement before providing these plans.
  • Your GP will offer you a copy of your plan.
  • You and your GP should regularly review your plan/s.
  • The practice nurse can provide support and monitoring between visits to your GP.

If a provider accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment for the service, there will be no out-of-pocket cost.
​If not, you will have to pay the difference between the fee charged and the Medicare rebate.

Chronic medical conditions

​A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, asthma, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and stroke. There is no list of eligible conditions. However, these items are designed for patients who require a structured approach and to enable GPs to plan and coordinate the care of patients with complex conditions requiring ongoing care from a multidisciplinary care team. Your GP will determine whether a plan is appropriate for you.

GP Management Plan

A GP Management Plan (GPMP) can help people with chronic medical conditions by providing an organised approach to care. A GPMP is a plan of action you have agreed with your GP. This plan:
  • identifies your health and care needs;
  • sets out the services to be provided by your GP; and
  • lists the actions you can take to help manage your condition.

Team Care Arrangements

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​If you have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs requiring multidisciplinary care, your GP may also develop Team Care Arrangements (TCAs). These will help coordinate more effectively the care you need from your GP and other health or care providers.

TCAs require your GP to collaborate with at least two other health or care providers who will give ongoing treatment or services to you. Let your GP or nurse know if there are aspects of your care that you do not want discussed with other health care providers.

Review of GPMPs and TCAs

​Once a plan is in place, it should be regularly reviewed by your GP. This is an important part of the planning cycle, where you and your GP check that your goals are being met and agree on any changes that might be needed.

Referrals for allied health services

If you have both a GPMP and TCAs prepared for you by your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for specific individual allied health services that your GP has identified as part of your care. The need for these services must be directly related to your chronic (or terminal) medical condition. If you have type 2 diabetes and your GP has prepared a GPMP, you can also be referred for certain allied health services provided in a group setting.

More Information

​The explanatory notes and item descriptors for these items are available online in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).

For inquiries about eligibility, claiming, fees and rebates, call the Department of Human Services (Medicare): patient inquiries 132 011; provider inquiries 132 150.

Learn how to update your bank account details using your Medicare online account.
  • Step 1: sign in
  • Step 2: change your bank details
  • Step 3: sign out

​To update your bank details you need your:

  • account name
  • BSB
  • account number.
  • For full instructions click the link below
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/online-help/medicare/update-your-bank-account-details-using-your-medicare-online-account

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References

  • https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-chronicdisease-pdf-infosheet
  • https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/whos-covered-medicare/health-care-and-ageing#chronic

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      • NDIS Physiotherapy
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      • What is Pilates
      • Group Rehabilitation Class Timetable
    • Dry needling/acupuncture
    • Extracorporeal ​Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
    • Massage
    • Hydrotherapy
    • IASTM Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
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    • Pre-employment Medicals
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    • Clubs - Members Only
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    • Locations >
      • Ormeau Northern Gold Coast
      • Pine Rivers
      • Coolangatta Gold Coast
      • Strathpine Superclinic
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      • Ankle >
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        • Ankle Sprains >
          • The Ottawa Ankle Rules
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        • Plantar Fasciitis
      • Back >
        • Low Back Pain
        • Back and Pelvic pain
        • Repeated Back Pain - 6 Myths
        • Scoliosis >
          • Home Screening for Scoliosis - 5 Tips
          • 4 Tests to Know If Your Child Has Scoliosis
      • Neck >
        • Text Neck
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        • Hip Pain and Injury
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        • Meniscus
    • 5 Ways To Make Your Office Or Home Desk More Ergonomic
    • Posture - What is correct and what causes pain
    • 3 Common Neck Pain Myths
    • 6 Common Back Pain Myths
    • Tips to reduce neck pain, headaches, and stiffness
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    • What to expect at your first physiotherapy appointment
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