Fees - General Information
Consultations
There is a gap (out of pocket) fee for most consultations provided at WMC. This includes: -
- Aged Pension Card Holders
- Disability Pension Card Holders
- Health Care Card Holders
- Children 6 years and older.
A standard consultation for a concessional patient will now be $72.40, with a gap fee of $29.55.
Our standard consultation fee for other patients is $94.65, with a gap fee of $51.80.
Procedures
Procedures attract a $55.65 gap fee for all patients. This includes all biopsies and skin lesion excisions.
Bulk-billed visits
We bulk-bill some types of appointments.
- Appointments for DVA Gold or White Card holders
- Appointments for children under 6 years of age
- All childhood immunisations
- Appointments with a nurse only (e.g., cervical screening, injection or a wound dressing)
- Covid and Flu vaccine clinics
- Chronic disease management consultations, such as yearly care plans, 3-6 monthly care plan reviews, and annual health assessments
Medicare Safety Nets
We strongly encourage all patients to familiarise themselves with Medicare Safety Nets, which can significantly limit your out-of-pocket costs over the course of a calendar year. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-safety-nets
By ensuring your bank account details are registered with Medicare online, your Medicare rebate will be returned to your account within 24 hours of paying your fee at WMC.