Team Care Arrangements

If you have 2 or more other health professionals involved in your care then you are also eligible for a Team Care Arrangement (TCA). A TCA will give you access to the following allied healthcare providers with a Medicare referral:

  • physiotherapists

  • podiatrists

  • chiropractors

  • dietitians

  • exercise physiologists

  • psychologists

  • mental health workers

  • diabetes educators

  • occupational therapists

  • osteopaths

  • speech pathologists

  • audiologists

  • Aboriginal health workers or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners

Eligible patients can use 5 services per calendar year which attract the Medicare rebate.

There are rules around eligibility for CDMPs and TCAs, so it is best to speak to your doctor.

Chronic Disease Management

What is a Chronic Disease?

A chronic disease is a medical condition that is present or likely to be present for 6 months or longer.

This includes, but isn’t limited to, conditions such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, kidney and liver disease, heart conditions and mental health conditions.

What is a Chronic Disease Management Plan?

Medicare provides Chronic Disease Management Plans (CDMP), also known as GP Management Plans.

The purpose of a CDMP is to work together with your doctor to outline your chronic health conditions, identify specific health needs and management goals and then co-ordinate your care.

Developing a plan can empower you by identifying things you can do to achieve your health goals.

A CDMP provides you with ongoing care with a team of health professionals, including:

  • 5 bulk billed visits per year from a Practice Nurse to assist you with:

    • blood pressure check

    • immunisations

    • medication reviews

    • referrals

    • weight monitoring

    • blood tests

    • diabetic foot checks

CDMPs are bulk billed and are reviewed by the GP every 6 months.