Medicare (GP-CCMP) covered Physiotherapy in Miranda, Sutherland Shire

If your GP has given you a chronic condition management plan (formerly called a GPMP or EPC), you’re entitled to up to 5 Medicare-rebated physiotherapy sessions per calendar year. PhysioCentral accepts these referrals and we’ll make the most of every session.

We specialise in the musculoskeletal conditions most commonly referred under these plans – back pain, knee pain, neck pain, and other conditions that haven’t resolved on their own and need structured, hands-on treatment.

1. Get a referral from your GP

Ask your GP for a referral under the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). They’ll assess your eligibility – your condition needs to have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 6 months. Bring your referral letter to your first appointment, or ask your GP to send it to us directly.

2. Book your initial appointment

Let us know when you book that you have a Medicare care plan referral. We’ll confirm we have your paperwork and get you in as soon as possible.

3. We assess and build your treatment plan

Your physio carries out a thorough assessment and designs a plan specifically around your condition and goals — making sure your sessions count.

4. We process your Medicare rebate on the spot

We submit your claim to Medicare electronically at the time of your appointment. Your rebate of $61.80 is returned directly to your nominated bank account, usually within 24–48 hours.

How many sessions do I get?

You get 5 Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year (January–December).

You can use all 5 sessions for physiotherapy, or split them across other allied health providers (e.g. podiatry, dietetics, exercise physiology). Your GP’s referral will indicate how your sessions are allocated – you can use them all at PhysioCentral if you choose.

What’s changed since July 2025?

From 1 July 2025, the old GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) were replaced by a single, simplified plan called the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). The number of sessions (5 per year) and the Medicare rebate amount remain the same. If you have an existing EPC referral issued before July 2025, it remains valid until all sessions are used or it expires — you don’t need to rush back to your GP.

What conditions are covered?

Any condition that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 6 months. Common examples we treat at PhysioCentral include chronic back pain, neck pain, knee pain, osteoarthritis, shoulder conditions, and post-operative musculoskeletal recovery. Your GP determines eligibility.

Is there a gap fee?

Medicare rebates $61.80 per session (as of July 2025). Please call us to check our current session rates – we’ll always be upfront about any gap before your first visit.
Ask our friendly admin staff for any current Bulk Billing offers – we run these regularly throughout the year.

What happens when my 5 sessions run out?

You can continue treatment privately, or use private health insurance if you have extras cover for physiotherapy. We’ll discuss your options with you as your sessions near the end – we won’t leave you without a plan.

Can I choose which sessions I use for physiotherapy?

Yes. Under the updated GPCCMP rules, you have flexibility in how your 5 sessions are allocated across allied health disciplines. If your referral doesn’t specify a fixed split, speak to us and we can clarify with your GP.