When should I see a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)?
* When you’re newly diagnosed
* When you’re struggling to meet your health goals
* When there are changes to your medications or health conditions
If you live in the Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Kurri, Singleton, Dungog or Raymond Terrace areas, call us on 0458 944 087 or via email at hvcpharmacyservices@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
A GP referral is not necessary; however, a referral may entitle you to a Medicare reimbursement.
* When you’re struggling to meet your health goals
* When there are changes to your medications or health conditions
If you live in the Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Kurri, Singleton, Dungog or Raymond Terrace areas, call us on 0458 944 087 or via email at hvcpharmacyservices@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
A GP referral is not necessary; however, a referral may entitle you to a Medicare reimbursement.
We provide education and support for:
How much will it cost me?
A Diabetes Education session is $80.00
With a Chronic Condition GP Management Plan/Team Care Plan, Medicare reimburses $60.35 of the diabetes educator’s fee.
Diabetes Education session $80.00 - Medicare reimbursement $60.35 = $19.65 gap
A long consultation is $120.00
We can accept credit/debit card payments or cash. A tax receipt will be issued on payment of the fee.
Am I eligible for Medicare rebates?
If you have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes, your GP may refer you for Diabetes Education, Podiatry or Dietician services under Medicare’s Chronic Condition GP Management Plan/Team Care Plan.
Am I eligible for a referral?
Speak to your GP, who will determine whether a GP Management Plan/Team Care Plan is appropriate for you and can refer you for a maximum of 5 allied health services per calendar year.
With a Chronic Condition GP Management Plan/Team Care Plan, Medicare reimburses $60.35 of the diabetes educator’s fee.
Diabetes Education session $80.00 - Medicare reimbursement $60.35 = $19.65 gap
A long consultation is $120.00
We can accept credit/debit card payments or cash. A tax receipt will be issued on payment of the fee.
Am I eligible for Medicare rebates?
If you have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes, your GP may refer you for Diabetes Education, Podiatry or Dietician services under Medicare’s Chronic Condition GP Management Plan/Team Care Plan.
Am I eligible for a referral?
Speak to your GP, who will determine whether a GP Management Plan/Team Care Plan is appropriate for you and can refer you for a maximum of 5 allied health services per calendar year.