Veritas Health Care Medical Centre is a private billing practice.
Fees are charged based on the Australian Medical Association Services fees recommendations. The full publication is available on request.
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Appointment Type | AMA Recommended fees | Consult Payment | Medicare Rebate |
Out of Pocket Cost |
| Regular Patient | Short – MBS item 3
Standard – MBS item 23 Extended – MBS item 36 Comprehensive – MBS item 44 |
$45.00 $90.00 $166.00 $255.00 |
$45.00
$90.00 160.00 225.00 |
$18.85
$41.20 $79.70 $117.40 |
$26.15 $48.80 $80.30 $107.60 |
| Centrelink Pensioner
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Short – MBS item 3
Standard – MBS item 23 Extended – MBS item 36 Comprehensive – MBS item 44 |
$45.00
$90.00 $166.00 $255.00 |
$45.00
$70.00 $110.00 $155.00 |
$18.85
$41.20 $79.70 $117.40 |
$26.15
$28.80 $30.30 $37.60 |
| Health Care Card Holder | Short – MBS item 3
Standard – MBS item 23 Extended – MBS item 36 Comprehensive – MBS item 44 |
$45.00
$90.00 $166.00 $255.00 |
$45.00
$70.00 $120.00 $175.00 |
$18.85
$41.20 $79.70 117.40 |
$26.15
$28.80 $40.30 $57.60 |
You must have a current Medicare, DVA, Health Care/Centrelink Pension Card and present them at your appointment.
- All Veteran Affairs gold card holders, Centrelink Pensioners and Health Care Card Holders are billed at a discounted rate.
- Our practice requires payment for consultations after your appointment.
- You may pay using cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card.
- A rebate can be claimed from Medicare electronically on your behalf.
Payment in full must be received at the time of consult.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please discuss with your doctor.
Please note: ALL NEW PATIENTS REQUIRE A COMPREHENSIVE CONSULT
List of fees not claimable from Medicare:
Driver’s Medical: Commercial – $180
Loss of Driver’s Licence – $110
Flu Vaccine – $20
Script private – $20
Script concessional – $15