If you’re living with a chronic or long-term health condition, your GP may be able to prepare a Chronic Condition Management (CCM) Plan (previously known as a CDM, EPC or Chronic Disease Management Plan). This plan allows you to claim Medicare rebates for up to five allied health sessions each calendar year.
How It Works
Your GP develops a coordinated care plan with you, then refers you to the appropriate allied health professionals — such as physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, dietitian's, or occupational therapists. Each eligible session currently attracts a Medicare rebate of $61.80, which can be claimed directly after your appointment. Once you reach the Medicare Safety Net, your rebate increases, meaning your out-of-pocket costs are reduced even further. Most clinics charge a gap to cover the balance of the session fee.
Who Is Eligible
To qualify, you need to have a chronic or terminal medical condition that has been, or is expected to be, present for at least six months. Your GP will assess your situation and decide if a CCM plan is suitable for you.
Your GP can allocate the five available sessions in whatever way best supports your care:
These referrals remain valid for 18 months, though the sessions must be used within a calendar year.
To make sure your care is well coordinated, it’s helpful for your GP to indicate how they’d like the sessions distributed — or you can discuss this directly with your treating clinicians at Onccare.
How to Arrange a Referral
Under this plan, your Onccare clinician will provide a report back to your GP after the first and final sessions to ensure your care remains coordinated.
How It Works at Onccare
Service fees vary by practitioner and appointment type. For current pricing and gap information, please contact our reception team.
People living with lymphoedema or related conditions may qualify for funding towards prescribed compression garments under the Enable NSW Aids & Equipment Program. Onccare therapists can assist with the referral, ordering and fitting process.
ENABLE NSW Compression Garment Funding Information
If you’ve had a mastectomy, you may be eligible for a reimbursement for external breast prostheses purchased after surgery. Claims are made using the NH005 Services Australia form.
Download the claim form (NH005)
Program details – Department of Health and Aged Care
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial help for regional patients who must travel long distances for specialist cancer care. It can cover fuel, public transport, or accommodation.
Cancer treatment may reduce your ability to work or earn income. You maybe eligible for:
Centrelink cancer-related payments – Cancer Council NSW
Services Australia – Disability Support Pension
Most private health insurers offer rebates for allied health and compression garments, though coverage differs between funds and policies. Check with your insurer about:
Onccare can provide detailed invoices and receipts to support your claim.
The Cancer Council offers a wide range of practical and financial support, including:
Cancer Council Practical & Financial Assistance
Cancer Council NSW – Financial Support Services
Some cancer-specific organisations also provide funding or navigation assistance:
Our clinicians can:
If you’re unsure where to start, reach out to our Onccare clinician or reception team for guidance.
