2 December 2019

 

Dear Patients

 

As from the 2nd of January 2020 AHA Seaford Meadows Day and Night Clinic will become a mixed billing medical practice and no longer bulk bill all patients.

 

We have had to make this change because of years of Government freezes to the Medicare rebate and from 1 January 2020 a 30% cut to the bulk billing incentive rebate.

 

Therefore, from 2nd January 2020:

 

• If you are 15 and under, or a concession card holder you will continue to be bulk billed on weekdays between 8am and 6pm;

 

• For all other patients there will be a co-payment of $20 per consultation;

 

• For all consultations after 6pm Monday to Friday, there will be a co-payment of $25;

 

• For all consultations 8am to 11pm Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays there will be a co-payment of $25;

 

• You will need to pay the full fee (Medicare and co-payment) at the time of your consultation.  The Medicare rebate will be reimbursed into your bank account;

 

• Consultations for care plans, health assessments, mental health care plans and test results will continue to be bulk billed for all patients.

 

If you require any clarification, please ask one of our friendly staff.

Thank you
AHA Clinics