FEES
From 1st November 2024, Dr Ignacio will no longer provide bulk billed medical services.
Please note: If you have receive a discounted rate or have been bulk billed for a consult recently, you may not necessarily have the same discount applied for subsequent consults.
Dear patients, Floreat Surgery moved to private mixed billing practice in April 2023, as unfortunately the Medicare rebate no longer covers the full cost to provide high-quality medical care.
We endeavor to keep fees as reasonable as possible.
Patients who hold a current Pension or Health Care card are offered a reduced fee.
FULL payment on the day is required.
Electronic Medicare rebates process the same day.
Payment accepted via cash, EFTPOS, or credit card.
Direct billing to Medicare is offered for the following consults:
· Children aged 15 years old and under
· GPMPs (chronic disease management plans) & Health assessments (e.g., 45-49 years, >75 years health assessment)
· INR & Wound reviews attended by the doctor.
· DVA Gold card holders
· Government funded vaccinations.
Other Consultation fees not covered by Medicare
(An out-of-pocket facility fee will be charged for consumables used in iron infusions, procedures or excisions and wound dressings.)
Minor Procedure Fee $20
Major Procedure Fee $50
Iron Infusions Fee $50
Private Influenza Vaccine $25 incl GST
Employment Medical $125 + GST
Private/Life Insurance Medical/ Paperwork $125 + GST
Heavy Vehicle License $125 + GST
Did Not Attend Fee, 15mins $40 +GST
Did Not Attend Fee, 30mins $80 +GST
Private Consult, up to 15mins (not entitled to Medicare rebate) $95 +GST
Private Consult, up to 30 mins (not entitled to Medicare rebate) $125 +GST
Work cover consultations can be billed directly to the insurer with a valid claim number. Patients are responsible for payments in relation to new claims.
The decision to charge fees has not been easy and during this time of many challenges and change, we thank you for your loyalty to our practice.
Please contact your local federal MP, Katrine Hildyard (08) 8303 2926, Minister.Hildyard@sa.gov.au, to raise concerns that Medicare Rebates have not kept up with inflation.
About Medicare safety nets (https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-safety-nets)
Medicare Safety Nets can help to lower your out of pocket medical costs for out of hospital services.
If you need to see a doctor or get tests regularly, you could end up with high medical costs. Medicare Safety Nets can help to lower your out of pocket costs.
These can include:
seeing a doctor or specialist
some tests and scans like blood tests and CT scans.
When you spend over a certain amount in a calendar year, we’ll give you a higher amount back. We calculate the Safety Nets each calendar year, 1 January to 31 December.
Keep in mind, your doctor’s visit or test will still cost the same.
If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’re eligible for Medicare Safety Nets. If you’re part of a family or couple you can combine your costs by registering as a family.
If you’re leaving a relationship or living with violence or abuse, there are some things you need to do to keep your information safe. This includes updating your personal details with Medicare.
