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Telehealth sessions are rebatable for those who choose to isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.
You can also get Medicare-subsidised telehealth sessions if you
1) Have a GP referral, AND 2) Live in a rural or remote geographical region (Modified Monash Model regions 4-7)*, AND 3) Are at least 15km by road from the treating professional, AND 4) Are not in hospital, AND 5) Maintain an audio and visual link throughout the session. |
Zoom is a securely encrypted platform for audiovisual meetings that can be used from any device. I'll send you a link, you click on it, let it use your camera and microphone, and we're good to go. You can download the software or the app, but you don't have to.
I also have a Skype account that I am happy to use, but Skype is not as well encrypted as Zoom. |
*Search for your address,
select the third box down under classification, "Modified Monash Model".
Drop down to 2019, and the website will tell you which zone you fall into.
Read more information from the Department of Health website about Medicare-subsidised Telehealth Guidelines, and FAQs
There are no restrictions for telehealth sessions if no Medicare rebate is required.
*Search for your address,
select the third box down under classification, "Modified Monash Model".
Drop down to 2019, and the website will tell you which zone you fall into.
Read more information from the Department of Health website about Medicare-subsidised Telehealth Guidelines, and FAQs
There are no restrictions for telehealth sessions if no Medicare rebate is required.