Practice Updates
Mixed Billing
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FAQ - Mixed Billing
From the 01/06/2020 Health and Well Being Wulguru will be introducing mixed billings.
1. Patients with a health care card, DVA card, pension card and under 16 years of age will be exempt from mixed billing.
2. New conditions will be billed a private fee however follow-up consultations will be fully bulk billed.
3. Patients may be fully bulk billed at the discretion of the doctor upon request.
4. All new patients excluding patients outlined in point 1 will commence mixed billing on their first booked appointment.
For more details please speak to our friendly reception staff or alternatively visit our Facebook page and website.
Thank you for your understanding.
FAQ - Mixed Billing
Get your flu vaccinations
FAQ - Mixed Billing
1. Do you not bulkbill anymore?
Ans: Yes we do. But not always. We are still trying to and are bulk billing many of our consultations. Only some of the consultations might be charged. But you can ask your doctor whether you will be charged or/bulk billed. We are still trying to keep it bulk billed as much as possible.
2. When will I be charged?
Ans: you may be charged for any new condition you are visiting the doctor for. Follow up consultations wont be charged. Care plans wont be charged. Some of the paperwork may be charged ex: commercial driver's licence, Clearance to go to work, insurance paperwork, etc.
Missed appointments without prior notice will be charged.
3. How much will I be charged?
The charges of eth consultation is $20 for consultations. You will be charged the medicare charge + $20 and you will get a rebate from medicare directly into your account. Unfortunately Medicare does not allow us to charge you separately the $20 . Hence you have to pay the whole amount.
Get your flu vaccinations
Get your flu vaccinations
Get your flu vaccinations
We are now providing flu vaccinations for all patients. Patients with pension cards, health care cards and children under the age of five (5) are receive the vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
Bookings are essential so please ensure to book an appointment to get the flu shot. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment as due to social distancing laws, our surgery can only have 10 patients in at any one time.
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Our general practitioners believe patient-centered care to be of paramount importance so no matter what your health goals are, our team will support you in building a healthier you.
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