Integrative Somatic Therapy & Psychedelic Care in Clinical Practice

Medicare Rebates for 6-Week Group Therapy Programs

An Additional Opportunity for BIYOME Graduates

BIYOME graduates who are registered mental health professionals—psychologists, mental health social workers, psychotherapists, doctors, or occupational therapists—may also offer Medicare-rebatable 6–10 session group therapy programs under the Better Access initiative.

Eligibility & Process for Group Rebates:

To claim Medicare rebates for a group therapy program, your client will need:

1. A Mental Health Treatment Plan that includes group psychological therapy
2. A written referral letter from their GP or psychiatrist, specifying referral for 6-10 sessions of GROUP psychological therapy (dated before the start of the program)

How to Support Clients Accessing Group Rebates:

1. Encourage your client to book a long appointment with their GP
2. Ask them to bring a printed GP referral template and request:
   • An MHTP that includes group therapy
   • A referral to a Medicare-registered mental health professional (e.g., yourself)
3. Ensure documentation is completed prior to the first group session
4. Only attended sessions are eligible for Medicare rebates
5. At the end of the course:
   • Provide a detailed attendance-based receipt
   • Submit a brief report to the GP after session one and again after course completion
   • Ask the client to complete a feedback form to support this process

For more information, clients can contact Medicare directly on 132 011.

This group rebate pathway is an ideal model for BIYOME graduates running structured 6-week clinical group programs that integrate yoga, mindfulness, and somatic therapy.