Mental health cuts

July 6, 2011

THE Federal Government’s proposal to cut Medicare rebates for GP mental health services in the 2011-12 Federal Budget is set to come under heavy scrutiny, with the announcement of a Senate Inquiry into the matter. Under the Govt plan, the GP Mental Healthcare Plan rebate funding will be cut by around $50.1m for 2011-12 (and by $306.9m over four years), with cuts to services including the number of allied psychological consultations available to patients from a potential 18 per annum to 10 per annum. Under the cuts, patient rebates would also be cut by around 50%.

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Pharmacy Daily | Mental health cuts

Mental health cuts

Other recent headlines

Joint call for $19 co-payment

Pharmacists thanked for stepping up

Editor’s Choice: Happy Kat post-partum personal care

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