Payment Information
Forrest Road Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice that may provide bulk billing to pensioners & children under 16yrs Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm.
Bulk billing is when a medical provider doesn’t bill you, the patient, but instead bills Medicare directly, accepting the Medicare benefit as full payment.
Consultation Fees
We are a mixed billing practice that provides bulk billing to:
- Pensioners
- Veteran affairs
- Children under 16 years.
* Health care card holders are charged a reduced fee
* Telehealth appointments are charged the same as in person consults. Privately fee’s may be applicable
* Appointments for results may incur fees.
* Bulk billing will be at the discretion of the Doctors, please ask our friendly, reception staff for further information.
BULK BILLING FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS IS ONLY AVAILABLE
MONDAY – FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8am – 5pm
Private Fees are applicable outside of these hours with eligible patients offered a discounted rate
All SATURDAY appointments are Privately Billed.
** No bulkbilling or discounts are available on Saturdays – Full priced Private fees apply to all patients **
Doctor’s Fees
| ALL Doctors Monday – Friday |
Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket Cost to Patient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Patients (1st Visit) | $130.00 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
| Standard | $93.00 | $42.85 | $50.15 |
| Long | $130.00 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
| HCC Holders – Standard Weekday Appointment | $73.00 | $42.85 | $30.15 |
| HCC Holders – Long Weekday Appointment | $110.00 | $82.90 | $27.10 |
Procedure’s, consumable’s or treatment room fees may also apply, please check with staff.
Each doctor reserves the right to vary fees at their own discretion, consultation fees vary and are a guide only.
How Does Bulk Billing Work?
In a practice where bulk billing is featured, this means that you pass your right to a Medicare benefit on to your service provider, allowing Medicare to pay your doctor directly. This allows you to visit your doctor without any out-of-pocket expense.
Want to Learn More?
Our practice has had the confidence of the Padbury community for over a decade; we’d like to warmly welcome you to also be a part of our family-friendly centre. We have an array of comprehensive services for every age, gender and condition.
Contact us today for a convenient booking!
[/notebox]
