What is an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan?
The EPC plan is an addition to the Medicare scheme which allows eligible patients with chronic conditions up to five allied health services such as Osteopathy per year. This may include conditions like arthritis, repetitive strain injuries (e.g. tennis elbow), neck related headaches, chronic low back pain, muscular pain etc. It is up to your GP’s discretion as to whether you are eligible to participate in this program. If you wish to choose an EPC plan, you will need to organize this with your General Practitioner prior to your first Osteopathic consultation. Standard Osteopathic consultation rate still applies. You will be able to claim back $48.95 from Medicare and therefore only a gap fee is the expense to you.
