What is a Mental Health Care Plan and how do I get one?

A Mental Health Care Plan (GP Item no. 2710) is a Plan written by your GP and is generally for anyone who has a diagnosable mental health condition. Under GP Mental Health Care Plan, you can be funded for a rebate on a maximum of 10 individual psychological consultations in one calendar year.

To get a Mental Health Care Plan, you need to visit your GP who will complete the plan which will be either sent to the identified clinical psychologist or you will be given the plan to bring with you on your first consultation.