Does Medicare cover physiotherapy services?
A. Yes, but there are limitations. Only patients with chronic conditions & complex care needs that are being managed by their doctor under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan can claim Medicare benefits. Benefits can be claimed for up to five (5) allied health services in a calendar year from eligible allied health professionals (AHP) such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists etc. The five services can be made up of five of the one type of allied health service or a combination of different types of service – for example, five physiotherapy or one podiatry service, 2 occupational therapy services and two physiotherapy services.
