Medicare Bulk Billing Physiotherapy
Eligible Medicare patients see our physiotherapists at our Homebush and Pendle Hill clinics with zero gap fee — bulk billed directly to Medicare.
Bulk Billed Physiotherapy Through Medicare
If your GP has placed you on a Chronic Disease Management plan, your physiotherapy visits at Hopevana cost you nothing.
How Medicare Covers Your Physio
Medicare covers up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year for patients with a chronic medical condition lasting six months or longer. We bulk bill these visits, meaning Medicare pays us directly and you pay nothing on the day.
You Need a Referral From Your GP
Your GP needs to prepare a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan and refer you to a physiotherapist. Bring the referral letter to your first appointment — we handle all the paperwork after that.
Conditions Commonly Covered
Most chronic musculoskeletal conditions qualify when managed under a CDM plan.
Chronic Lower Back Pain
Persistent back pain that limits your daily activities and lasts six months or more.
Osteoarthritis
Knee, hip, or shoulder arthritis with ongoing stiffness, pain or reduced mobility.
Long-Term Sciatica
Nerve pain radiating down the leg from a chronic disc, spinal or muscular cause.
Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis with limited shoulder movement and persistent pain.
Tendinopathies
Chronic Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff or tennis elbow tendon problems.
Post-Surgery Recovery
Long-term rehab after joint replacement, ACL or rotator cuff surgery.
How Medicare Bulk Billing Works at Hopevana
Three simple steps and you are seen at no cost.
See Your GP
Ask your GP about a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan. If eligible, they will write you a referral for up to 5 physiotherapy sessions.
Book With Us
Call us or book online. Choose the Medicare appointment type and bring your referral letter to your first visit.
Pay Nothing on the Day
We swipe your Medicare card on arrival, bill Medicare directly, and you walk out without paying anything — no gap fee.
Common Questions About Medicare Physiotherapy
Everything you need to know about bulk billed physio at Hopevana.
Do I really pay nothing?
Correct. Hopevana fully bulk bills eligible Medicare CDM patients. You pay zero out-of-pocket on the day of your visit and there is no gap fee.
How many visits do I get per year?
Medicare covers up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year across all your allied health providers (physio, podiatry, dietetics, etc.) when you are on a CDM plan.
How long is each session?
A standard Medicare physiotherapy session is around 30 minutes and includes hands-on treatment plus exercise prescription.
What if I use all 5 visits?
You can continue treatment as a private patient or use private health extras cover. We will discuss the best option for you before your visits run out.
Can I book without speaking to my GP first?
You will need a CDM referral from your GP before we can bulk bill. Without one, you can still book as a private or health-fund patient.
Find a Hopevana Physiotherapist Near You
We see patients from across Sydney at our Homebush and Pendle Hill clinics.
Ready to Use Your Medicare Cover?
Bring your CDM referral and we will handle the rest. Two clinic locations in Sydney.