FUNDING OPTIONS
Private Health Funds:
There are a number of private health companies who offer plans that cover Occupational Therapy services. Learn & Grow OT is an approved provider for most major private health funds. Please contact your private health company to enquire whether your plan covers Occupational Therapy services.
Medicare Rebates:
Chronic Disease Management Plan
Medicare primary care items provide Medicare rebates for a range of services provided by allied health professionals.
For more information, go to: Item 10958 | Medicare Benefits Schedule (health.gov.au)
Autism Medicare Rebate
Medicare primary care items provide Medicare rebates for people diagnosed with Autism accessing allied health services.
For more information, go to: Item 82025 | Medicare Benefits Schedule (health.gov.au)
Government Funding Initiatives:
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Self-managed and plan managed participants only.
The NDIS provides Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with access to supports they need to live the life they choose. Each person receives an individual amount of funding and is then able to choose where they wish to purchase their supports.
For more information go to www.ndis.gov.au
