WA Health System and Insurance Funding Information

Navigating our health system can be a bit of a minefield, so we’ve covered the basics of how you may be able to receive funding for Physiotherapy services here.

Click on the buttons for more information on each service or funding type.


Glossary:

”Rebate” - You pay the full amount up front to the practice and are then refunded a portion after an appointment
“Bulk Bill" - You don’t pay anything and the insurer / fund pays the practice instead.

Medicare Funded Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans:

Key Points:

  • GP referred Physio sessions - maximum of 5 per year.

  • Rebate of ~$56 which you generally claim back after paying the usual session fee.

Medicare Funded GP, Specialist and Scan Rebate Information:

Key Points:

  • Getting referred back and forth between GPs, specialists and radiology (scan) consults can be time consuming and costly.

  • Knowing either the most direct route or the cheapest route depending on your needs can be helpful.

DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)

Key points:

  • GP / medical referral for Physiotherapy - lasts for 12 sessions or 1 year, whichever finishes first.

  • These are bulk billed (you don’t pay anything).

Worker's Compensation

Key Points:

  • Physiotherapy may be provided to workers who have sustained a workplace injury, this is funded through the workplace’s insurance cover.

  • You’ll need a GP referral, claim acceptance letter and claim number.

  • Appointments are fully covered by the insurer.