A benefit for Psychological consultations can be paid if you hold HIF Super and Premium Options Extras covers. It’s important to note that a 2 month waiting period does apply for psychological consultations (unless you're transferring to HIF on an equivalent level of cover, then you won't need to re-serve any waiting periods already served with your previous fund for those services for which you were already covered).
Claimable Benefits:
Premium Options:
Initial visit: $100.00
Subsequent visit: $55.00
- Group, couples and family therapy: $30.00 per person to a maximum of $75.00 per session.
- Up to a maximum annual limit of $1000.00 per person per calendar year.
Super Options:
Initial visit: $75.00
Subsequent visit: $55.00
Group, couples and family therapy: $25.00 per person to a maximum of $75.00 per session.
Up to a maximum annual limit of $740.00 per person per calendar year.
Important please note:
A benefit is paid only if the Psychologist is registered with Medicare Australia.
A maximum of two treatment sessions will be paid on the same date. With a minimum of two hours between sessions.
A benefit is not paid on counselling sessions or psychiatrist consultations.
A benefit is not paid when the consultation has been subsidised by Medicare (either in full or in part).