Billing
The Summerdale Medical Practice does not routinely bulk bill.
The Summerdale Medical Practice charges fees that ensure we continue to deliver a quality and comprehensive service.
Doctors individually determine the fee to be charged. The average out-of-pocket/gap payment fees are:
| Consultations | Standard | HCC / Pension | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult (<20 minutes) | $112.00 | $96.90 | $45.05 |
| Long Consult (20-29 minutes) | $157.10 | $137.10 | $87.10 |
| Long C2 Consult (30-39 minutes) | $197.10 | $177.10 | $87.10 |
| Prolonged Consult ( >40 minutes) | $245.00 | $225.00 | $128.35 |
*Depending on the services provided on the day, your initial fee may be higher; however, your out-of-pocket cost will remain the same.
If you have financial difficulty please discuss this with your doctor
Procedure Fees
Medicare rebates vary depending on the procedure performed.
| Standard | HCC / Pension | Medicare Rebate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure Gap Fee | $162.00 | $100.00 | |
| Mirena Insertion | $338.35 | $318.35 | $188.35 |
| Iron Infusion | $228.35 | $228.35 | $128.35 |
After Hours Fees
An additional out-of-pocket fee of $20.00 applies to all Saturday appointments.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 000 immediately.
Our regular practice hours are:
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Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 7.00pm
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Friday: 8.00am – 6.00pm
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Saturday: 9:00am – 3.30pm
If you require urgent care outside of these hours and your matter can only be managed by a Summerdale Medical doctor, please phone our on-call doctor on 0456 222 796.
A $350 out-of-pocket fee applies for this service.
Other options for medical assistance after hours include:
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Health Direct:
Call 1800 022 222 for free medical advice and triage from a registered nurse, available 24/7. -
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic – Launceston:
Open 7 days a week, 9:00am – 8:00pm, for face-to-face urgent care without the need for an appointment.
Please book a longer appointment if you have complex matters to discuss or mental health issues to discuss.
We require at least 2 hours notice for appointment cancellations. We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee if this notice is not provided.
The Women’s Clinic requires a minimum of 48 hours notice for appointment cancellations. Failure to provide this notice will result in an out-of-pocket fee of $105.00.
The Australian Government offers to all Australians an annual safety net for medical services with a Medicare item number and pharmaceuticals available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Anyone on a Medicare Card is registered as an individual. However, families are required to register for a group concession with the Medicare office, or to obtain forms by phoning 1800 011 163, or on-line at the Health Insurance Commission.
From November 2023, Summerdale Medical Practice is pleased to routinely bulk bill children under 18 for standard, booked weekday appointments. The government’s bulk billing incentive applies only to certain Medicare item numbers (standard consults) and does not cover others, such as mental health or care plan appointments, procedures, or non-booked emergency “fit-in” visits. A gap payment may apply for these consultations.
Telephone consultations for children under 18 will also be bulk billed, provided they qualify for a Medicare rebate (see “Telephone Consultations”).
Summerdale does offer the option of telephone consultations, but in many cases a face to face appointment is preferred. If you are unsure what is most appropriate, please check with reception when booking.
Fees for telephone consultations are the same as for face to face appointments as listed above. Please note; in most cases Medicare requires that you must have had a face to face consultation at the practice within the preceding 12 month period in order to qualify for any Medicare rebate for a telephone consultation. If you do not qualify you may wish to book a face to face consultation if appropriate to avoid increased out of pocket costs. There is unfortunately no possibility of bulk billing a telephone consultation that does not qualify for a Medicare rebate, including for children under 16.
In order to qualify for a Medicare rebate for a telephone consultation over 20 minutes, you must have registered Summerdale as your nominated practice via My Medicare.
Longer telehealth consultations (Level C & D) with your GP Medicare-funded team based care for chronic and complex Ongoing, personalised care from your regular GP clinic
Keep accessing longer telehealth appointments Build a stronger relationship with your regular GP Receive more structured care for chronic conditions
Then it’s time to register for MyMedicare!
Log in to your myGov account
Go to Medicare > MyMedicare > Register
Or register directly at: automed.au/m/4951/1/
Visiting the clinic soon? We can help you register on paper too!
