Bulk-Billed Physiotherapy
If you have a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (formerly a CDM or EPC plan), your physiotherapy sessions at Hi Movement are bulk-billed through Medicare, meaning no out-of-pocket costs for you.
No Out-of-Pocket Costs
With a valid GP referral under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, your physiotherapy sessions are fully bulk-billed through Medicare. There is nothing extra to pay.
GP Referral Required
To access bulk-billed physiotherapy, you need a referral from your GP as part of a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Your GP will assess your eligibility and provide the referral.
Up to 5 Sessions Per Year
Medicare provides up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. These sessions can be used for physiotherapy at Hi Movement.
Same Expert Care
Bulk-billed sessions receive the same high-quality, personalised physiotherapy from Kristen. There is no difference in the standard of care, just no cost to you.
Chronic Condition Support
GP Chronic Condition Management Plans are designed for patients with chronic or terminal medical conditions. There is no fixed list of eligible conditions, but common examples include arthritis, diabetes, back pain, asthma, and heart disease.
Ongoing Management
Your plan doesn't expire. As long as your GP has prepared or reviewed it in the last 18 months, you can keep using your bulk-billed physiotherapy sessions each calendar year to help manage your condition long-term.
How to Access Bulk-Billed Physiotherapy
Getting started is simple. First, visit your usual GP (or, if you're registered with MyMedicare, a GP at your registered practice) and discuss whether a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan is appropriate for your condition. If eligible, your GP will prepare the plan and write you a referral for physiotherapy. The referral doesn't need to name a clinic, so you can bring it straight to Hi Movement.
Once you have your referral, contact us to book your appointment. Bring your referral letter and Medicare card to your first session. We handle the Medicare billing directly. There is nothing for you to claim or pay.
Who Is Eligible?
GP Chronic Condition Management Plans are available to patients who have a chronic medical condition that has been, or is expected to be, present for at least six months, or is terminal. This includes conditions such as osteoarthritis, chronic back or neck pain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, and many other long-term health issues.
Your GP is the best person to determine whether you are eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. If you are unsure, we encourage you to speak with your GP about your options.
Already Have a CDM or EPC Plan?
Medicare care plans have changed names over the years. Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plans were replaced in 2005 by Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans, made up of a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements. From 1 July 2025, those were replaced by a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
If your GP set up your plan before 1 July 2025, you can keep using it for bulk-billed physiotherapy until 30 June 2027. After that you'll need the new plan, so it's worth asking your GP about it at your next visit.
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
Please bring your GP referral, your Medicare card, and any relevant medical imaging or reports. If you have private health insurance, you do not need to use it. Bulk-billed sessions are covered entirely by Medicare.