Medicare guide to psychology rebates
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you can get Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions a year, reducing your out-of-pocket costs. The rebate is currently up to $93.35 per session for registered psychologists and up to $137.05 for clinical psychologists, and it applies to eligible telehealth sessions too.
What is the Medicare psychology rebate?
If you have a mental health concern, your GP can refer you to a psychologist under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
With this plan, you can access up to 10 individual and 10 group psychology sessions per calendar year at a subsidised rate.
How much will Medicare cover?
- Registered psychologist: up to $93.35 per session
- Clinical psychologist: up to $137.05 per session
- Rebate amounts correct at time of writing, Medicare updates these periodically.
Step-by-step: How to claim
- See your GP – discuss your mental health concerns and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
- Get your referral – your GP will recommend a psychologist (or you can ask to be referred to a psychologist of your choice) and outline your plan.
- Book your appointment – choose in-person or telehealth.
- Pay and claim – after your session, the clinic can process your rebate on the spot or you can claim online via Medicare.
Are you eligible?
You must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Hold a valid Medicare card
- Have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP
Medicare + private health insurance
You can’t claim both for the same session, but you can use your private health cover once your Medicare sessions run out.
How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?
If your GP creates a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can access up to 10 rebated psychology sessions per calendar year, with Medicare covering part of the session fee.
How much is the Medicare rebate for psychology?
As of 2025, the rebate is up to $93.35 per session for a registered psychologist and up to $137.05 for a clinical psychologist.
Can I get a Medicare rebate for telehealth psychology sessions?
Yes, Medicare rebates apply to eligible telehealth psychology sessions under a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
