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FeesFundingLittle Peeps Paediatric OT is registered to provide
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Medicare Chronic Diseases Management Plan (CDM)
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The Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan
(CDM) allows children with a chronic or medical condition to receive a rebate
towards allied health services. Children eligible for this can claim a maximum
of five allied health sessions per calendar year. The rebate is currently
$52.95 for each session. Parents will need to cover the gap between the
medicare rebate and Little Peeps Paediatric OT fees. Families need
to contact their GP to organise a CDM. Please click for more information.
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Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative (Better Start)
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Better start is an Australian Government initiative
for children under the age of 6 years diagnosed with a developmental disability
approved by the program. Eligible families can access up to $12,000 to pay for
early intervention services.
To apply for better start funding families need to call the Registration and Information Service (RIS) on 1800 242 636. Please click for more information. |
Private Health Insurance
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Families may be able to claim a rebate for occupational therapy sessions through their private health insurance. Eligibility and the amount that can be claimed will depend on the type of cover and extras. Families are recommended to contact their health providers for more information.
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