Your phone call or email will be returned as soon as possible.
REFERRAL
No Doctor's referral is required for psychological services (except for claiming through MedicarePlus programme – see Rebates)
APPOINTMENT TIMES
Appointments can be made between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Saturday morning appointments can be arranged under special circumstances.
REBATES/PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE/MEDICARE
If you are insured with a private health fund, you are entitled to certain rebates. This rebate depends on your level of cover and your individual fund. Please contact your fund for more information. Andrew Greenfield is registered with over 20 health funds in NSW.
In some cases, rebates are available through Medicare under the Chronic Disease Management initiative - Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC) or the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative - Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). The item number for the EPC is 10968. The item number for the MHCP is 80110 for consultations in Andrew's rooms.
Patients/clients who have been identified by their GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist as having a complex chronic condition, with psychological and/or behavioural features, and for whom their GP devises a patient care plan, can claim back through Medicare.
In some cases, referrals can be made via your Paediatrician or Psychiatrist in order to claim on the consultation component of the assessment.
FEES
Fees depend on the components of the assessment, ie Psychological Assessment, Educational Assessment or Counselling. Please contact Andrew for more information regarding specific fees. Please note that Payment is due on the day of the appointment either by Cash or cheque only. Fees may vary without notice.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations require 24 hours notice, otherwise a cancellation fee will apply.
GST
GST is not payable on psychological services if the service is the
appropriate treatment of the patient. When a third party, however
contracts for the service, for example a school, community/health
group, private organisation, etc GST must be charged.