Daisy Hill Physio is a Medicare-recognised physiotherapy provider for eligible patients across Daisy Hill, Springwood, Slacks Creek, Shailer Park, Underwood, Loganholme and the wider Logan and south Brisbane area. Patients with a GP-issued Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP, formerly EPC) are eligible for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year, with a rebate of $61.80 per session claimed on the spot via HICAPS.

What is the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)?

From 1 July 2025, the old Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral system was replaced by the General Practice Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). It is the Medicare pathway through which your GP can refer you to allied health services — including physiotherapy — for the management of a chronic or terminal medical condition that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer.

Under the GPCCMP, eligible patients can access up to five Medicare-rebated allied health visits per calendar year. The Medicare rebate is currently $61.80 per session. Most physiotherapy clinics, including ours, will charge the standard session fee and claim the Medicare rebate on the spot, leaving you to pay only the gap.

Am I eligible for Medicare-funded physiotherapy?

To access Medicare-funded physiotherapy you generally need:

• A chronic or terminal medical condition managed under a GPCCMP (e.g. osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, diabetes-related conditions, chronic respiratory disease, recovery from major surgery)
• A GP-issued GPCCMP referral with a specific number of allied health services allocated to physiotherapy
• A current Medicare card

If you are not sure whether you qualify, ask your GP at your next visit. The five-session limit is shared across all allied health services (physio, podiatry, dietetics, exercise physiology, etc.) within the calendar year.

What conditions commonly qualify for GPCCMP physiotherapy

• Chronic lower back pain, neck pain or sciatica
• Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, hand)
• Post-joint-replacement rehabilitation
• Chronic shoulder pain, rotator cuff conditions
• Type 2 diabetes-related complications requiring exercise prescription
• Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Stroke or neurological recovery
• Long-COVID musculoskeletal and fatigue management

How to get a GPCCMP referral for physiotherapy

1. Book a longer appointment with your usual GP and specifically ask for a GPCCMP review.
2. Your GP assesses your eligibility and prepares the plan, including the number of physiotherapy sessions allocated.
3. Your GP will give you a referral letter with the plan number and your allocated visits.
4. Bring the referral and your Medicare card to your first physiotherapy appointment with us; we will claim the rebate on the spot via HICAPS.

What we treat at Daisy Hill Physio under Medicare

Our Medicare-funded physiotherapy sessions cover the full range of musculoskeletal, neurological and chronic-disease management presentations, including manual therapy, structured exercise prescription, hydrotherapy, clinical Pilates (where clinically indicated), vestibular rehabilitation, and individualised home programs designed to maintain progress between sessions.

Booking and contact

Daisy Hill Physio offers Medicare-rebated physiotherapy to patients across Daisy Hill, Springwood, Slacks Creek, Shailer Park, Underwood, Loganholme and the wider Logan and south Brisbane area. Bulk-bill arrangements vary by patient and condition — please ask at booking whether your specific GPCCMP referral qualifies for bulk-billed treatment.

Book online 24/7 at bookings.nookal.com or call us on 07 3209 2000. Please mention “Medicare GPCCMP” when booking so we can allow extra time for paperwork at your first visit.

Frequently asked questions — Medicare physiotherapy

Do you bulk bill Medicare physiotherapy?
Bulk-bill availability varies. The Medicare rebate is $61.80 per session and our standard fee is higher than that, so most patients pay a gap. Please ask at booking — for some chronic-disease cases and during periods of capacity, we can offer bulk-billed sessions. DVA Gold Card and White Card holders are billed directly to DVA with no out-of-pocket cost.

How many sessions am I allowed?
The Medicare GPCCMP allows up to five allied health sessions per calendar year, shared across all allied health providers (physio, podiatry, etc.). Your GP allocates how many of the five are for physiotherapy.

What if I need more than five sessions?
Many of our patients continue treatment under private fees, private health extras, or under another funding stream (NDIS, DVA, WorkCover) once their Medicare sessions are used. We will discuss this at your initial assessment so you can plan ahead.

Do I need a referral every year?
The GPCCMP plan typically lasts 12 months and your GP will review it annually. The five-session entitlement resets at the start of each calendar year for patients with an active plan.

Can I claim Medicare and my private health extras together?
No — you can only claim one rebate per session. For most patients, Medicare GPCCMP gives the larger rebate, but it’s worth comparing if you have high private health extras cover.