YES, with the new MBS item known as Medicare Plus. The item will cover Dietitian services delivered to patients with a chronic condition and complex care needs. A doctor's referral is required in this circumstance, so please speak with your GP before making an appointment. Medicare rebates are $48.95 per consultation with a maximum of (5) visits per year. Common complex and chronic medical conditions include: Diabetes, Obesity, Heart disease, Chronic pain, Depression, Arthritis, Cancer, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Osteoporosis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Yes. Consultations with a Dietitian are eligible for rebates under private health insurance cover. Check with your individual health insurance company to see what you can claim.
Optimum Intake are a Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Provider, ensuring all gold card holders that are referred to our Dietitian by their GP, are fully covered. Personal consultations at our rooms or as a home visit, offer patients the individual attention often required during the initial assessment phase and any follow-up that is required.