How much does a program like Boss of the Bladder cost?
The costs involved are subject to individual circumstances, but generally the main cost is for the rental of pad and alarm (for 6 weeks). The other cost involved is for the initial consultation, approximately 1 hour with a registered psychologist. This also includes all weekly phone contact from the child and parent and follow up consultation at the end of the program, usually between 6 – 8 weeks. The child is considered dry when they have had 14 consecutive dry nights. As of the 1st November 2006, in Australia, Enuresis (day wetting and night wetting) is eligible for a Medicare rebate, with a General Practitioner’s referral under a Mental Health Care Plan. If you choose to go through Medicare, your child is entitled to up to 12 sessions in which you will receive $80.40 back on each session. Some children will benefit from just the basic program whereby they become dry. Other children who may have lost confidence or have low self-esteem because of the bedwetting may benefit from a long
