Private Health Insurance Rebates

If you have Extras Cover within your Private Health Insurance which specifies Speech Pathology cover, you will be able to claim a portion of your speech pathology costs through your Private Health Fund.

Chronic Disease Management Medicare Rebates

You may claim a Medicare rebate through the Chronic Disease Management programme, if you have a valid referral from your GP. The Chronic Disease Management programme is aimed at children with chronic and complex conditions http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/chronic-disease-management-plan

This programme provides rebates for up to 5 speech pathology sessions per calendar year.

Helping Children with Autism Initiative (FaHCSIA)

• Children under 7 years of age, who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and who have a letter of introduction from the Autism Advisor are eligible for up to $12,000 of therapy services (with a maximum benefit of $6,000 per year) and approved therapy equipment.
• Karin is registered for Helping Children with Autism Initiative through the Shaping Outcomes Early Intervention Services Inc.  

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Better Start for Children With Disabilities Initiative (FaHCSIA)

• Children under 7 years of age who have a particular diagnosis may be eligible for better start funding.
• Disability diagnoses included in Better start funding are: Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Moderate Hearing Impairment, Moderate Vision Impairment, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Kabuki syndrome, Smith-Magenis syndrome, Cornelia de Lange syndrome, Rett's Disorder, Cri du Chat Syndrome, Microcephaly.
• Children registered with Better Start can access up to $12,000 (maximum of $6,000 per year) to pay for therapy services and approved therapy equipment.
• Karin is a registered provider for Better Start for Children With Disabilities Initiative though the Shaping Outcomes Early Intervention Services Inc. .