In 2014 the Government put a freeze on indexation of Medicare rebates for four years from 1 July 2014 until July 2018. In the Federal Budget this week they announced extending this freeze until 2020. Freezing Medicare rebates for four years is simply winding back the Government’s contribution to patients’ health care costs. In practice it means that the $37.05 rebate you currently receive for a standard consultation will not increase at all until 2020. The relative value of this and any other medical rebates will decline significantly over time, as businesses providing medical care will likely increase fees in …
Appointments
Appointment Only Please call to make an appointment as consultations are by appointment only. Standard consultations are 15 minutes long. Please tell our receptionist if you require a longer appointment. Longer appointments are suggested if you have more than one issue to discuss. You will also need a longer appointment for childhood immunisations , for a mental health issue, if you need a Mental Health Care Plan to visit a psychologist, or to organise a care plan (including for allied health referrals). Our receptionists will ask some questions to help book you for the right length of time. We appreciate …
Language Interpreter | Services for the Deaf
Interpreter & Services for the Deaf If you require a language interpreter for your consultation, please let our reception staff know so that we can arrange a phone interpreter. If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. Read More
Services
One of the services we offer at Erskineville Doctors is Antenatal Shared Care: CARE Dr Jenny, Dr Patti, Dr Cara & Dr Annabel can manage your pregnancy care in conjunction with RPAH or RHW. We will explain the process for shared care in consultation during early pregnancy.