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$87.25
M10 session rebate (2026)
Medicare Items 82005 & 82020 | Assessment & Treatment​
20+
M10 session treatment sessions
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Medicare Items 82005 & 82020 | Assessment & Treatment​
$61.80
GPCCMP session rebate
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Item 10970 | Chronic Conditions; All Ages
5+
GPCCMP session treatment sessions
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GPCCMP Items items 10970, 93000, 93013, plus ATSI 81360/93048
Ways to Access Medicare for Speech Therapy
GPCCMP | Any Age
Chronic Disease Management Plan
For any patient with a chronic condition lasting 6+ months that is being managed by their GP through a GP Management Plan (GPMP) or Team Care Arrangement (TCA).
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5 allied health sessions per calendar year
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Shared across all allied health providers
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Suitable for adults and children
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Telehealth included
M10 Pathway | Under 25s
Disability & Neurodevelopmental Services
For children and young people under 25 with an eligible disability or complex neurodevelopmental condition. Includes the newly expanded conditions from March 2026.
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Up to 8 assessment sessions (lifetime)
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Up to 20 treatment sessions (lifetime)
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Unlimited multidisciplinary case conferences
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Telehealth included (video & phone)
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Referral from GP or specialist required
M11 | ATSI Patients
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with a chronic condition receive double the standard GPCCMP session limit — 10 sessions per year instead of 5.
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10 allied health sessions per calendar year
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Same rebate as GPCCMP ($61.80)
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Telehealth available
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Rebate vs. Private Fees | What You Actually Pay
Medicare rebates do not cover the full cost of private speech pathology. Here is a realistic breakdown of what to expect out of pocket.
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Session Duration | Our Fee | GPCCMP Rebate | You Pay |
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30 minutes | $96.99 | $61.80 | $35.19 |
45 minutes | $145.49 | $61.80 | $83.69 |
60 minutes | $193.99 | $61.80 | $132.19 |
Functional Communication Assessment | $387.98 | Not Covered | Not Covered |
School Aged Comprehensive Assessment | $581.97 | Not Covered | Not Covered |
Early Language Comprehensive Assessment | $387.98 | Not Covered | Not Covered |
How To Get A GP Referral For Medicare Rebates
The M10 & GCCMP pathway has three defined stages, each with specific requirements. Here's exactly how it works from referral to treatment.
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Get a Referral from Your Doctor
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You explain your child’s speech or communication concerns.
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The doctor decides which fits best:
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M10 – for under‑25s with certain diagnoses.
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GPCCMP – for ongoing (chronic) conditions, any age.
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The doctor writes a plan
M10 (for under‑25s):
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GP/paediatrician sends a referral for assessment to the speech pathologist.
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After assessment, they may write an M10 Treatment & Management Plan with diagnoses and therapy goals.
GPCCMP (for chronic conditions):
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GP writes a Chronic Condition Management Plan.
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It lists your diagnoses, goals, and which health professionals are involved.
In both cases, you get a copy of the plan.
03
Referrals to Speech Therapy
With the plan in place, the doctor writes referrals to speech pathology.
M10:
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Up to 8 assessment sessions (lifetime, shared across allied health).
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Up to 20 treatment sessions (usually two lots of 10).
GPCCMP:
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Up to 5 Medicare‑rebated allied health visits per year, shared across speech/OT/physio, etc.
You then book with your speech pathologist and use these referrals to claim rebates.
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Go To Sessions & Get Updates
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You attend speech sessions (in‑person or telehealth).
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The therapist works on the goals in the plan and gives home practice ideas.
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At the end of a block, the therapist writes a progress report back to your GP/paediatrician.
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Review & Decide What’s Next
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The GP reviews how things are going.
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Together you decide whether to:
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use more Medicare sessions
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renew or change referrals
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add other funding (NDIS, private health, self‑funded).
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