Can I get allied health services for mum if she is in an aged care home?
Depending on the level of care your mother has been assessed for and the requirements documented in her care plan, the home can assist her to access allied health services or provide these as part of her care plan. Read More: Specified Care and Services. In addition, the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program aims to provide more preventive care for older Australians and improve coordination of care for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs. Medicare provides rebates for certain allied health services, such as physiotherapists and dental care services, that may be provided to patients who have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs being managed by their GP under an EPC plan. This includes residents of aged care homes where their GP has contributed to the resident’s care plan. Medicare rebates are available for a maximum of five allied health services and/or three dental care services per patient in a calendar year. You might like to speak to your GP about the
