Chronic Care
A Chronic Care Plan is a structured plan created by your GP to help manage an ongoing health condition.
It outlines your health needs, your goals, and allows allied‑health services—like chiropractic— to co-mange and support your long‑term wellbeing.
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How do I qualify for a Chronic Care Plan
Your GP decides whether your condition qualifies and whether allied‑health support would be helpful.
There’s no set list of conditions—it’s based on clinical judgement.
Common examples include:
• chronic back or neck pain
• arthritis
• persistent musculoskeletal issues
• long‑term mobility limitations
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How a Chronic Care Plan works for Chiropractic
Once your GP prepares or reviews your plan, they can refer you for chiropractic care. Under Medicare:
• You can receive up to 5 allied‑health visits per calendar year
(shared across all allied‑health providers).
• Each visit must be recommended in your plan and last at least
20 minutes.
• The service is partially subsidised by Medicare.
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What to bring to your Chronic Care Plan Appointment
To make sure everything runs smoothly and your visit is properly supported under Medicare, you need to bring:
• Your GP referral for chiropractic care
(part of your Chronic Care Plan)
• Your Medicare card
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How payment works under a Chronic Care Plan
• Medicare pays $61.80 of your visit.
• You pay the gap (the difference between the our fee and the
Medicare rebate).
• Your claim is processed on the spot, so the rebate goes straight
back to you (a current debit card is required for your rebate)
This keeps your care affordable while still allowing you to access high quality treatment.
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