Medicare Rebate Changes 2025
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- Oct 23
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Changes to Medicare Plans - Medicare Rebates: What you need to know from July 2025
Medicare has recently made changes to the GP Management Plans (formerly GPMP) and Team Care Arrangements (TCA) from the 1st July 2025. A new system has taken their place with the new name: the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). Yes, this is a long name, however hopefully the shift to the new GPCCMP may simplify the process for both families and healthcare providers. Medicare rebates for speech pathology are below.
Whether you’re a busy GP, allied health professional, or an adult or parent trying to work out what this means for your speech pathology sessions, here's how they may affect you.
What Has Changed?
1. New Name: GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)
GPMPs and TCAs are now combined into one single plan called the GPCCMP.
There are no longer the EPC, GPMP, GPCMP, and TCA. All of these types of rebates are now issued under the GPCCMP.
2. A Simplified Process
GPCCMP’s are now provided on a standard referral letter from your doctor (like a specialist referral).
You may receive a referral to one provider if that is what is recommended by your doctor or specialist.
No therapist signature is required.
3. Minimum Requirements for Allied Health Rebates
GP Chronic Condition Management Plan letters must include:
Name of the referring practitioner (your GP).
Practice address or provider number.
Date of creation.
Validity (if relevant; if not stated, defaults to 18 months).
Must be written, signed, and dated.
Must clearly state the reason for referral, including “Speech” if speech therapy rebates are intended.
4. Allied Health Sessions Still Capped at 5.
Up to 5 sessions per calendar year per patient (this remains the same as previous).
First provider to claim is approved – “first in, first served” (if you have sessions with differing or multiple providers).
You need to keep a track of how many sessions you have in total with all providers because if you go over you will not be eligible for a rebate (once used).
5. Updated Medicare Rebates
GPCCMP: $61.80 per session.
6. Reporting Requirements (For Professionals)
Post-service reports are provided to your GP and must include treatment, findings, and recommendations).
Pre-service reports are no longer required, but still encouraged for best practice.
Why The GPCCMP Changes Matter
This change simplifies the rebate and claiming process for adults, families, providers, and GPs alike.
It also provides you with more flexibility (in who your choice for your therapy) and puts less paperwork on everyone’s plate.
Need more information?
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 10970 - Click below
