Yes - Medicare rebates are available for seeing a speech pathologist under the Chronic Disease Management Program (formally known as EPC -Enhanced Primary Care Plan). To access a rebate, you will need a written referral, provided by your GP.

This allows you to access 5 sessions per calendar year with a rebate of $56.

To access rebates under Medicare, you will need to book an appointment with your GP to request a CDM. At this appointment, you will be able to discuss your reasons for wanting a referral and to check your eligibility. Your GP may have a speech pathologist in mind, but you are able to request a direct referral to the speech pathologist of your choice.

If you have private health insurance with extra cover, you may be able to claim back part of your session fee. Contact your private health fund to see if you are eligible. Please note you are not able to claim both a Medicare rebate and a rebate from your private health fund simultaneously.