Dear Valued Patients,
As of January 1, 2025, Quakers Hill Family Practice will transition to become a FULLY MIXED BILLING PRACTICE.
What this means for you
This means that patients will be charged a fee for the majority of their consultations and services received at Quakers Hill Family Practice, with Medicare rebates available for eligible services. While certain visits may still be bulk-billed for specific patient groups, most consultations will involve an out-of-pocket expense.
When will bulk-billing still apply?
To ensure that vulnerable patients continue to receive essential healthcare, bulk billing will remain available for:
- Children under 16 years old.
- DVA Gold Card holders
- Pension card holders
- Chronic Disease Care Plans
- Health Assessments
- COVID vaccinations
How much will be charged?
| Consultation Type | Description | Medicare Rebate | Total Fee | Gap Fee |
| Level A | Short consultation (less than 5 minutes) | $19.60 | $44.60 | $25.00 |
| Level B | Short consultation (5-20 minutes) | $41.40 | $66.40 | $25.00 |
| Level C | Long consultation (20–40 minutes) | $79.70 | $104.70 | $25.00 |
| Level D | Prolonged consultation (over 40 minutes) | $117.40 | $142.40 | $25.00 |
How are the applicable fees paid?
The total fees are payable at the time of consultation by credit card or EFTPOS. After payment, patients eligible for a Medicare rebate can have it processed directly at the practice, where the rebate amount is credited back to their bank account, often on the same day. Please note that in order for us to process your refunds on the spot, you will need to bring your ACTUAL DEBIT CARD. We are unable to process direct refunds with CREDIT CARDS or with Apple Pay/Samsung Pay.
Warm regards,
The Team at Quakers Hill Family Practice