GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) - Fully Rebated Osteopathy Appointments

Care plans/ Chronic disease management plans , lots of different names, all the same thing – Medicare rebated Osteopathic services.

Who can I see with care plan?

Osteopath	Clinic Location(s)	No‑Gap via Medicare Care Plan
Dr Mackenzie Bird	Oakleigh & Carnegie	Fully rebated at both clinics (Oakleigh & Carnegie)
Dr Kieren Jamieson	Oakleigh only	Fully rebated at Oakleigh
Dr Cordelia Sutcliffe	Carnegie only	Fully rebated at Carnegie

Each session is billed at $61.80, which Medicare rebates in full, leaving you with $0 out‑of‑pocket — no charge, no hidden fees.

Our other Osteopaths are happy to accept care plan referrals, however it will be at our standard appointment fees (incur an out-of-pocket expense). Each session is billed at $130 for Initial/ $105 for Standard appointment, then Medicare will rebate you the amount of $61.80.

Osteopath	Clinic Location(s)	Gap Fee via Medicare Care Plan
Dr Shaun Richardson	Oakleigh & Carnegie	Partial rebate – Gap applies
Dr Claire Richardson	Oakleigh & Carnegie	Partial rebate – Gap applies
Dr Caitlin Gill	Oakleigh & Carnegie	Partial rebate – Gap applies
Dr Eliza Clark	Oakleigh & Carnegie	Partial rebate – Gap applies

No Gap Fee - Fully Rebated Appointments

At Chadstone Region Osteopathy, we’re committed to true accessibility.
At both our Oakleigh and Carnegie clinics, we have select osteopaths that offer fully‑rebated Care‑Plan appointments under Medicare, unlike most clinics—where even after the Medicare rebate, patients still pay the difference.

When visiting one of our practitioners (as listed on the left) you will pay the medicare rebated amount of $61.80 and then recieve that full amount back from Medicare, meaning $0 out‑of‑pocket for eligible patients—no unexpected charges, no surprises.

What is a care plan?

A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan is a Medicare initiative designed to support people with chronic medical conditions. If you’re experiencing physical health challenges such as musculoskeletal issues, your GP may refer you to an osteopath for treatment.

You are allocated 5 care plan session per calender year, which expires within 18 months of the referral. Once all 5 are used, standard fees will apply for any additional visits

Who Can Benefit from a Care Plan?

If you’re dealing with chronic pain or health conditions, a chronic condition management plan can provide significant relief and improve your quality of life. Common conditions that benefit from osteopathy include:

Musculoskeletal pain
Arthritis and joint pain
Chronic back pain
Neck and shoulder stiffness
Post-surgery recovery
Sports injuries

How Can Osteopathy Help?

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to managing musculoskeletal conditions and improving overall physical health. It focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the muscles, bones, and joints through hands-on techniques such as massage, stretching, and joint manipulation.

Osteopathic treatment can help with:

Pain relief
Improved mobility
Reduced muscle stiffness
Faster recovery from injuries

To be able to book you a care plan appointment and provide a rebate for you we require a referral letter form from your GP.

Directions

Registered with AHPRA

info@chadstoneregionosteo.com.au