Appointments

• Thrive Perinatal is a private billing medical service and does not Bulk Bill.

• Medicare rebates are available for ALL Face to Face and Home Visit consultations.

• *Medicare rebates apply for SOME Video Telehealth appointments, but not all. These criteria are changing frequently due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.  A Video Telehealth rebate is currently available if you fulfill  one of the below criteria:

  • You have seen Dr Miranda Bradley for a  face-to-face appointment within the last 12 months

  • Children under 12 months of age.

  • If you are currently in a Covid-19 Commonwealth declared hotspot, or are in isolation or quarantine because of a state public health order. ​

  • "for the provision of services related to blood borne viruses, sexual or reproductive health". Please note there is NO rebate available for routine antenatal care.  

  • some pregnancy counselling services and some mental health services

• You may receive back a Medicare rebate of up to 85% of the total fee charged if you have registered and are eligible for "Medicare Safety Nets" for this year. Many women who have had IVF or have just had a baby are eligible. See table below for more information.

• Full payment is required on the day of your appointment using our secure online billing system.

• Appointments on weekends, public holidays and during other unsociable hours are likely to incur a surcharge

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NOTE:  **Registering for Medicare Safety Nets is a separate process to having registered your baby for a Medicare card.** 

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• When you spend over a certain amount in "out of pocket" medical expenses in a calendar year (which is often the case when you have a baby or have had fertility treatment), Medicare give you a higher amount back for the rest of the calendar year. Medicare will often pay you a benefit of 80% of the "Out of Pocket" amount.  This makes a consultation with Thrive Perinatal much more affordable.

• The Safety Nets are calculated each calendar year, 1 January to 31 December. 

• You need to register and confirm your family members with Medicare to combine your costs.  It is recommend you do this ASAP.  Calling Medicare and speaking to someone in person is the best way to register and find out your eligibility. (Medicare phone number:  132 011, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day) It is highly recommended this is done BEFORE your first appointment with Thrive Perinatal.

• Please see  this website for more information     https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/medicare-safety-nets