Merri Health

We collect fees for some of our services so we can provide ongoing support to you.

We use a fee system recommended by our funding organisations that depends on your household income.

The fees listed below are just a guide. We will let you know the exact fees by phone or in writing when you are referred or when you begin receiving services.

If your situation changes and you need to adjust your fee level, you can request this. You will still receive services even if you can't pay. If you have any questions or concerns about fees, please talk to our staff.

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Individual appointments

	Low income	Medium income	High income
Older Adults Physiotherapy Podiatry Dietetics Diabetes education Exercise physiology Speech pathology Occupational therapy	$10.00 per consultation centre based and home visit	$15.00 per consultation centre based and home visit	$120.00 per hour Initial assessments Clinic: $180.00 Home visit: $240.00 Review appointments Clinic: $120.00 Home visit: $180.00 (minimum costs) Occupational therapy: $120.00 per hour Initial assessments: $360.00 Review appointments: $240.00 (minimum costs)
Older Adults Allied health assistants	$10.00 per consultation centre based and home visit	$15.00 per consultation centre based and home visit	$80.00 per consultation centre based and home visit
Older Adults Community nursing	$10.00 per consultation home visit	$15.00 per consultation home visit	$110.00 per hour Initial assessments: $220.00 Continence/Dementia: $330.00 General Health Review appointments: $220.00 home visit (minimum costs)

	Low income	Medium income	High income
Adult (HACC PYP) Physiotherapy Podiatry Dietetics Diabetes education Exercise physiology Speech pathology Stop smoking Occupational therapy	$10.20 per consultation	$15.70 per consultation	$106.76 per consultation
Adults Allied Health Assistants (HACC PYP)	$10.20 per consultation	$15.70 per consultation	$60 per consultation
Adult Allied Health Direct Service Delivery (CH) Physiotherapy Podiatry Dietetics Exercise physiology Community nursing Occupational therapy	$10.00 per consultation	$15.00 per consultation	$100 per consultation
Adult Allied health assistants (CH)	$10.00 per consultation	$15.00 per consultation	$60.00 per consultation

Low income

Medium income

High income

Child

$5.00 per consultation

$15.00 per consultation

$100 per consultation

Child

Audiology

$5.00 per consultation

$15.00 per consultation

Dental Adult

$31.00 per visit

(general care – max. $124.00 per course of care)

$31.00 per visit
(emergency treatment)

$74.50 per denture, full upper and lower denture $149.00

Free for:

Clients who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Dental Aids can also be recommended however attract a cost i.e: tooth mouse $20.00

Dental Children

Free for:

Anyone 0-12 years
13-17 years with concession card
13-17 years without concession card – via Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Note: Eligibility Requirements
Clients who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Dental Aids can also be recommended however attract a cost i.e: tooth mouse $20.00

Dental cancellations

15-20 minute appointments have cancellation fee of $10.00
45 minute appointments have cancellation fee of $15.00
1 hour appointments have cancellation fee of $20.00

Brunswick Community Medical Centre

Fees are payable at the time of consultation. Please ensure you bring your concession and Medicare card to your appointment.

Bulk billing is available weekdays for:

Children under 16 years of age
Pension Card holders
Eligible Australian concession card holders
Healthcare Card holders
Veteran (DVA) Card holders

Non-Medicare Card holders and all weekend appointments will be billed the following private fees:

	Private fees	Medicare Rebate
Standard consult	$77.40	$42.85
Long consult	$120.00	$83.60
Prolonged consult	$160.00	$122.15

Home care packages

(Price list 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025)

Care and services

Hours (per hour)	Personal care	Cleaning & household	Light gardening	In-home respite	Nursing
Weekdays	$78-90	$53-90	$60-95	$78-90	$120-160
Non-standard	$83-117	$83-117	$60-95	$83-117	$120-160
Saturday	$105-121	$105-121	$60-95	$105-121	$150-210
Sunday	$130-160	$130-160	$60-95	$130-160	$160-240
Public holidays	$160-195	$160-195	$60-95	$160-195	$180-270

Social Support Group attendance, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Massage, Meals delivered and other such services (including those provided by Merri Health) can also be arranged, prices for which can be discussed.

Prices quoted are up to the highest amount, based on individual provider rates. For services under 2xhour, a premium rate applies.

Care management

Fees

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Fully managed by Merri Health
Amount per fortnight	$56.65	$100.85	$218.70	$332.00
Approximate hours per fortnight	1	1	2	3
Self-managed by you
Amount per fortnight	$40.80	$53.25	$109.90	$160.90
Approximate hours per fortnight	1	1	2	3

Care Management per hour (if extra hours than indicated are required) - $130.30 for all levels.

Care Management is provided by our Care Advisors who will assess your needs, goals and preferences, develop a Care Plan with you and your family or carers to help you achieve your goals which will be reviewed on a regular basis. They will ensure that your care and services are culturally safe, identify and address risks to your safety, health and well-being.

Other costs

Package management fees

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Per fortnight	$48.70	$86.10	$186.95	$284.40

Package management involves the coordination of services (such as scheduling services and workers or arranging respite care), the preparation of invoices and monthly statements, managing your package funds, responding to enquiries about invoices and the purchasing of equipment such as mobility aids; and compliance and quality assurance activities required for Home Care Packages.

Transport

Transport fee per kilometre will be charged at individual brokerage provider rates for mileage associated with travel related to a service that you receive.

Exit amount

There is no charge.

All the above prices are GST exclusive. Prices may be adjusted at any time on reasonable notice to you.

Group sessions

Service	Low income range	Medium income range	High income range
Health services Exercise and education groups	$5.00 per session	$8.00 per session	$50.00 per session
Children's health Groups	$5.00 per session	$8.00 per session	$20.00 per session
*Social groups HACC** Under 64 years (50 years and under for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)	$10.00 per day plus $5.00 for transport is required. Centre based meal included. Community access meal not included, additional cost
*Social groups CHSP** 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)	$10.00 per day plus $5.00 (each way levy) for transport is required. Centre based meal - if applicable $5.00 Community access meal not included, additional cost
*Social groups Home Care Packages - CHSP** 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)	Centre or Community Based Group Program $120.00 per day Telehealth $20.00 2 Groups per week $5.00 Each additional group
Respite Children and young people	Fee will depend on the nature of the activity and program guidelines.

*Fees for clients with a Home Care Package or funded under TAC & Workcover will be charged full cost recovery, as determined by Merri Health.