Where an allied health service provider charges a resident more than the MBS rebate – who pays the difference?
Allied health professionals are free to determine their own fees for the professional service. Charges in excess of the Medicare benefit are the responsibility of the resident, regardless of whether they are classified high or low care. However, out-of-pocket costs will count toward the Medicare Safety Net for that patient. Allied health services in excess of five (5) in a calendar year will not attract a Medicare benefit and the Safety Net arrangements will not apply to costs incurred by the patient for such services.
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