Medicare Mental Health
Occupational Therapy
BAMH! Just like that you can access our OT services through Medicare.
Through the Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) scheme, our Medicare accredited OTs can now offer our services to adult clients beyond the NDIS!
BAMH is a General Practitioner referral pathway where occupational therapy sessions can be accessed through a Mental Health Care Plan. Participants are entitled to maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year with a Medicare rebate. This reduces road blocks to accessing better care for yourself or a loved one who is experiencing a mental illness or psychosocial disability.
Find OT, Jess, in our clinic space at New Farm Wellness Centre, 187 James Street, New Farm QLD, 4005.
Disclaimer: Please note OT session provided via Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) and cannot be utilised to produce NDIS access reports or functional capacity reports. No bulk billing or work cover.
Don’t have a Mental Health Care Plan? No Worries!
We’re not here to create barriers, we’re here to break them down. Our goal is to make life-changing therapies and services as accessible as possible. So if there’s a will, there’s always a way and we’re committed to helping you find it.
Our team brings a deep understanding of a wide range of funding options, not just Medicare and the NDIS. We also work with Chronic Disease Management Plans, private health insurance and offer private services. And if none of these options seem to fit your situation, don’t worry. Reach out to us directly, we’ll listen, assess your needs and help guide you toward the most appropriate support or alternative funding options available. No matter your circumstances, we're here to help you take that next step with confidence.
The referral process is easy
Visit your GP and get a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP); this is how you’ll be able to receive a Medicare rebate for your OT services. To get a Mental Health Care Plan; book a long consultation with your GP, as it may take a while and you don’t want to rush anything!
Once you’ve got your Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, fill in our referral form:
Send your completed referral form to referrals@bewellot.com.au and you should hear from us very soon!
Alternatives:
Fill in one of our referral forms and email it to us at Referrals@bewellot.com.au.
We’ll get in contact with you for any further information if needed, and to book in your initial consult.
Fees
Medicare OT
50-minute session
$193.99
($87.25 Medicare rebate)
Private OT
50-minute session