Our Fee Policy

GP CONSULTS (FACE-TO-FACE)

for Medicare-Rebatable Consultations: 

The doctors at Midway Family Medical Centre have a mixed-billing fee policy.


All the doctors have indicated the following schedule as a guide (however please note that all billing is at each independent doctor’s discretion and may vary depending on the type and duration of the consultation);


Concessional Fees

Concession Fees are available for

  • Children under 16yrs,
  • Pensioners,
  • Health Care Card  and DVA Card Holders
Fee Schedule Times Available Weekend
Out-of-Pocket (Gap Fees) Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm Sat 8am to 4pm
Concessions Bulk-Billing Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm Sat 8am to 1pm
Standard < 20mins $33.60 GAP

BULK-BILLING

Is available Monday to Friday, before 6pm, and Saturday before 1pm for:

  • Children under16yrs, and
  • Commonwealth Pensioner/Health Care Card holders & DVA
  • (Please note Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is not eligible for routine bulk-billing).

 

OUT-OF-POCKET (GAP) FEES

Apply for all other consultations:

  • Standard (non-concession minimum consult) patients: $33.60 gap fee for all consultations
  • After-hours consultations Monday to Friday 6pm to 8pm and Saturday 1pm to 4pm (Please note; Bulk-Billing does not apply)

 

Nurse appointments (e.g. Flu vax) are BULK-BILLED. Please call Reception for a Nurse appointment.

 

PAYMENT METHOD

Please note that any applicable fees are payable to the doctor/allied health practitioner at the time of consultation.


Full consultation fee is payable first (Credit/Debit/Cash), then any applicable Medicare rebate can be processed immediately afterwards.

  • E.g. Standard consultation (<20mins) for non-concession patient: $75.00 full fee, minus $41.40 Medicare rebate = $33.60 out-of-pocket gap

 

Medicare rebates can be processed on-the-spot (Medicare Easyclaim) to a physical Debit card (Savings/Cheque account).


If you do not possess a physical Debit Card, a receipt of payment will be provided for you to claim Medicare rebate yourself online, or by visiting a Medicare office in person.

 

NON-MEDICARE GP CONSULTS:

  • Patients without a valid Medicare Card (Private-Billing Fee apply)


Item Fee (GST not applicable)
Level A (Brief: <5mins) $50.00
Level B (Standard: <20mins) $75.00
Level C (Long: 20mins to 40mins) $115.00
Level D (Prolonged: > 40mins) $155.00

PLEASE NOTE: Additional fees may apply for minor procedures (e.g. wound suturing, skin excisions etc.)

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