Up to 5 subsidised Exercise Physiology sessions through a simple GP referral.
If you have a chronic condition and a GP, you may already be entitled to Medicare-subsidised Exercise Physiology. No specialist needed. No complex paperwork.
What is Medicare Exercise Physiology?
Exercise Physiology, subsidised by your Medicare card.
Under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme, your GP can refer you to an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) for up to 5 Medicare-subsidised sessions per calendar year. No specialist referral required.
Exercise Physiology is listed as an allied health service on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Sessions at Beachside EP are provided by fully accredited Exercise Physiologists registered with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
It is one of the most underused yet most effective forms of chronic disease management, and most people do not realise their Medicare card can cover it.
Step by step
How to access Medicare Exercise Physiology
Four simple steps between you and a subsidised Exercise Physiology program.
See Your GP
Ask your GP for a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, also called a GPMP + Team Care Arrangement, that includes Exercise Physiology.
GP Refers to Beachside EP
Your GP sends a referral directly to us in Mordialloc. We accept referrals by email or online.
We Contact You
We will call or email within 1 business day to book your initial assessment and confirm your out-of-pocket costs.
Begin Your Program
Receive up to 5 subsidised sessions per calendar year. Follow-ups are bulk billed with no out-of-pocket cost.
Not sure what to ask your GP?
Just say this at your next appointment.
You do not need to know the Medicare item numbers or paperwork. Just tell your GP you want a CDM plan that includes Exercise Physiology.
Eligible conditions
Most chronic conditions qualify.
If your GP manages any of the following conditions, you are likely eligible for a Medicare Exercise Physiology referral. This list is not exhaustive. Ask your GP if your condition qualifies.
Costs and billing
What will Medicare Exercise Physiology cost me?
Gap fee applies
Your first assessment involves a full health and movement screen. A small gap fee applies. We will confirm the exact amount when you book.
$0 out-of-pocket
All subsequent Medicare sessions at Beachside EP are bulk billed. Medicare covers the full cost and you pay nothing.
No lock-in. No obligation.
Zero risk to find out if we can help.
We never pressure clients into long-term programs. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.
- We will tell you honestly if we cannot help, with no obligation whatsoever
- Start with a single session with no long-term commitment required
- No referral needed to make your first enquiry or call
- We contact you within 1 business day of receiving a referral
- Fully accredited Exercise Physiologists registered with ESSA
Frequently asked questions
Medicare Exercise Physiology: common questions
How many Medicare Exercise Physiology sessions can I get per year?
Do I need a GP referral for Medicare Exercise Physiology?
Is Exercise Physiology bulk billed at Beachside EP?
What is a Chronic Disease Management plan?
What conditions qualify for a Medicare Exercise Physiology referral?
Can I use my Medicare sessions for group classes?
What if I have already used some of my Medicare sessions elsewhere?
Southeast Melbourne
Medicare Exercise Physiology near you
Based in Mordialloc, Beachside EP serves clients from across the Bayside and Kingston areas of southeast Melbourne. Most clients reach us within 10 to 20 minutes.
Ready to use your Medicare entitlement?
Call your GP, ask for a CDM plan that includes Exercise Physiology at Beachside EP, and we will do the rest. Or call us first and we can guide you through the process.