Mental Health Care plans

A “Mental Health Care Plan” is a structured approach to managing a mental health condition.  It is a comprehensive plan developed between a patient and their general practitioner, with collaboration with a psychologist.  There is a strict eligibility criterion which includes, but not limited to, those with Medicare, and a requirement to have a prior established mental health diagnosis. A mental health care plan allows for up to ten subsidised sessions with a psychologist over a 12-month period.

Please refer to the following references for more detail:

1. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. [Mental Health Care Plans](https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health/services-and-support/mental-health-care-plans)

2. Services Australia. [Medicare Benefits Schedule](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-benefits-schedule)

3. Healthdirect Australia. [Mental health care plans](https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-care-plans)

Please note: This information is provided for educational purposes to raise awareness and empower individuals. Each has specific rules and requirements defined and governed by external, non-affiliated entities. Rules and criteria may change based on their respective external governing bodies. This information provided here should not be construed as medical advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current. Tudor Medical Centre and its staff and affiliates make no warranty, express or implied, about the accuracy or reliability of the information on this website or any other linked website.