Bulk billed medical centres and clinics are common in Perth, but can you claim a Medicare rebate towards helping to cover chiropractic services? How does Chiro treatment under third-party programs such as Medicare work.
Does Medicare Cover Chiropractic Services?
“Does Medicare cover Chiropractic services?” This is a common question that we get from patients new to chiropractic who are unsure about how payment for chiropractic services works.
The answer is in some cases, yes. If you have been referred by your general practitioner under a specific Care Plan/Chronic Disease Management Plan then Medicare may cover chiropractic treatment.
What is a GPCCMP or Medicare Care Plan?
The Medicare care plan was renamed to the GPCCMP on 1st July 2026, which led to some procedures in how the care plan system is operated, including GP referrals. (formerly known as the Enhanced Primary Care Program or EPC’s, Team Care Arrangements and Chronic Disease Management Plans) are a Medicare Program that allow GP’s to plan and coordinate treatment for patients with a chronic medical condition.
A chronic medical condition is something that has generally been present for three-six months or longer such as chronic back pain, neck pain or osteoarthritis.
Under the Chronic Disease Management scheme patients are able to receive a medicare rebate towards up to five chiropractic treatment sessions each calendar year.
Am I eligible for a GPCCMP and medicare rebates?
Whether or not you are eligible for a care plan is the up to the judgement of your GP and whether or not they think chiropractic is a suitable treatment option for your condition. In order for Medicare to cover some of your Chiropractic services, you need to be referred by your GP.
If you have a chronic spine or other musculoskeletal condition and think you may be eligible for a care plan, we encourage you to discuss this with your GP further.
How Do I Claim Medicare Cover for Chiropractic Services?
We make claiming treatment under medicare under a chronic disease management plan easy and convenient.
- Visit your GP to discuss your issue and whether you are eligible for a care plan
- Receive a referral including the care plan paperwork from your Doctor
- Book your Chiropractic appointment online
- Bring the referral, paperwork and your Medicare Card to your appointment
- You pay our regular consultation fees for the appointment type you are receiving
- We will process the medicare rebate and you will receive the medicare rebate for the care plan directly into your bank account within 2 business days
If you have already seen your GP and have a referral for Chiropractic under a care plan, call us on (08) 6184 8835 or Book Online today!