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MEDICARE covers Chiropractic treatment

At least once a week a patient will ask us “Does Medicare pay for Chiropractic?” or Can I bulk bill my chiropractic visits” We are happy to tell them that the answer is yes.

As part of your Medicare coverage, you are entitled to up to five chiropractic visits a year paid for by Medicare. This is organised by your GP through a Chronic Disease Management plan (CDM) or Team Care Arrangement (TCA).

This coverage can save you over $250 in health care costs. Unfortunately many people who are eligible for this plan don’t even know that it exists.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE FUNDED CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

You are eligible if you have a chronic condition and you have a Medicare card. Your GP will create a specific chronic disease management (CDM) plan for you and they can then refer you to a chiropractor on a team care arrangement (TCA) for up to 5 visits.

HOW DO I GET A MEDICARE REFERRAL?

First, you will need to consult your GP about your specific conditions and discuss with them your eligibility for chiropractic care under a CDM plan.

If you are eligible your GP will give you the referral and we can then make a time for you to come in for your first visit that is fully funded by medicare.

WHAT IS A CHRONIC CONDITION?

A chronic condition is defined as a condition that has been present for six months or longer.

It’s important to remember that while you may be suffering from acute low back pain, neck pain or a headache that has only be present for a few days, often the underlying cause is a chronic problem that you are not aware of.

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A BULK BILL REFERRAL?

Any condition that is chronic and complex is covered by Medicare through the CDM program. The most common conditions we see are:

WHAT HAPPENS ON YOUR MEDICARE FIRST VISIT?

During your first visit we will do a thorough history and examination of your spine and, if necessary, arrange any X-rays that are needed to find the cause of your problems. These X-rays are fully covered by Medicare so you will have no out-of-pocket expenses.

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CAN MEDICARE COVER ME IF I AM ALREADY SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR?

The same conditions apply regardless of whether you are currently seeing a chiropractor or have never been to the chiropractor before. Medicare will pay for up to 5 of your ongoing visits with your chiropractor following the referral from your GP.

If you are currently seeing a chiropractor the 5 visits that you are entitled to can be used during your ongoing treatment.

CAN I HAVE MORE THAN 5 VISITS A YEAR UNDER MEDICARE?

No. The Medicare limit applies for a calendar year from the referral and your GP can only allocate up to five visits. Any more visits are your personal responsibility.

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