Talk with your GP
Ask whether your ongoing health condition and care needs meet the current Medicare rules for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
Private payment with an eligible Medicare rebate
Medicare rebates for home physiotherapy in Sydney
If your GP decides you are eligible, a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan can provide Medicare rebates for a limited number of allied health services.
At a glance
What to know before you book
Referral requiredYour GP must prepare the plan and refer you to physiotherapy before the eligible visit.
Shared annual limitMost eligible patients can access up to five individual allied health services per calendar year, shared across professions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients may be eligible for up to ten.
A gap may remainMoveWell is a private mobile service. The Medicare rebate may be claimed when applicable, but it does not necessarily cover the full consultation price.
From enquiry to first visit
Four practical steps
Choose how to use the visits
Your GP helps decide which allied health professions to include. The annual allowance is shared, so another allied health visit can reduce the number available for physiotherapy. Ask the GP which limit applies to you.
Send the referral
Ask the practice to send the completed referral to MoveWell, or bring a copy. We need it before processing an eligible claim.
Confirm price and appointment
MoveWell confirms the consultation price, current availability and the information needed to claim the rebate before the visit.
Your consultation
What physiotherapy can include
- An initial assessment of movement, function and your priorities
- Discussion of a realistic plan and the role of follow-up visits
- A tailored home exercise plan where appropriate
- A report to the referring GP after the first and last eligible service, as required
- An itemised receipt or claiming information for eligible services
Common questions
Medicare and physiotherapy
Does Medicare cover physiotherapy at home?
Eligible home physiotherapy may attract a Medicare rebate when the service meets the current plan, referral and claiming requirements. It does not automatically pay the full mobile fee. Confirm your referral, remaining allied health allowance and expected gap before booking.
Can I still use an older GP Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement?
Services Australia says plans in place before 1 July 2025 can continue to support eligible services until 30 June 2027. Ask your GP to check your existing plan and referral before arranging a Medicare-funded visit.
Can I book before seeing my GP?
You may book privately without a referral, but a valid GP referral must be in place for a consultation to qualify under the Medicare plan.
Are there five physiotherapy visits?
Not necessarily. Most patients have up to five eligible allied health services in total per calendar year, shared with other professions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients may be eligible for up to ten. Your GP or Medicare can check the remaining allowance.
Does Medicare cover the whole mobile visit?
Usually a gap remains because the rebate is set by Medicare and the mobile consultation has a private fee. MoveWell confirms the price before you book.
Can private health cover the remaining gap?
Medicare and private health generally cannot both be claimed for the same service. Ask your insurer which option applies to your policy and circumstances.
Official information used for this guide
Funding rules and individual eligibility can change. This page is general information, not a guarantee of funding. Confirm your circumstances with the relevant government agency, insurer, plan manager or home care provider.