We are Moving to Mixed Billing From 10th October 2022
What will this mean for you?
You may have some out-of-pocket costs associated with your GP attendances/services. The fee is based on the time and complexity of the consult.
**Full list of fees can be found here or ask the reception staff
Mansfield Family Practice takes pride in delivering high-quality medical care. Unfortunately, the Medicare rebate only covers a small portion of these costs. Community General Practice is not subsidized by State or Federal Governments, unlike the hospital system, and are locally owned small businesses. Over the years, the Federal Government have frozen your Medicare rebates or only increased it marginally, while the costs of running our practices have continued to increase, like most households, businesses, and industries in our economy.
We will continue to Bulk Bill
- Children 15 years and under, pensioners, Concession and DVA Gold card holders except Saturdays and After 6pm weekdays.
- Covid
- Mental Health Care Plans and reviews
- Chronic Disease Management Plans & Team Care arrangements and reviews
- Health
- Procedures including excisions.
Practice Fee Payments
We will be able to process your refund through Medicare at the time of your visit. Out of pocket payment in full is required on the day of service. The practice offers a variety of payment methods, Cash, Credit Card, or EFTPOS. Account Keeping fees apply if not paid at the time consult.
Cancellation/No show Fee
$50.00 non-attendance fee applies for all GP appointments not cancelled within 2 hours of the appointment time and will need to be paid prior to any future appointments. Different non-attendance fees apply for Allied Health. Please refer the fee table for more details.
Medical Reports, Pre-Employment Medicals and CTP Forms
Please note that Pre-Employment medicals, completing medical reports and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance forms require appointments and will be privately billed. (Except Centrelink Forms)
Worker’s Compensation Consultations
QLD Work Cover – Workers’ compensation consultations will be privately billed until the claim is approved by QLD Workcover. Once the claim number is provided, then the practice will directly bill to Workcover. Private Worker’s Insurance Other than QLD Workcover will be privately billed.
Newborn Babies with NO Medicare
Billing for consultations of newborn babies who are eligible for Medicare will be held for a period of one month from the date of 1st consult at the practice.