Medicare rebate

It is a Medicare requirement that any patient attending a specialist must provide a valid referral in order to claim a medical rebate.  Banksia Heart Care is unable to lodge a claim if we do not have a current referral on file.  A referral obtained from a General Practitioner is valid for a period of 12 months.  A referral obtained from another specialist is valid for a period of 3 months.  If you are a returning patient and are unsure if your referral is still valid, please call or email our office.

For in-person appointments you can settle your account on the day using cash or credit card (Mastercard or Visa) . If your bank details are registered with Medicare, we can lodge your Medicare claims on your behalf and you will receive a refund back into your account usually within 24 hours. If you are not registered for online rebates with Medicare you will be sent a refund cheque by mail. Please let our staff know if you do not wish to use this service.

For online appointments we will ask you to submit your credit card details at the time of booking. You will not be charged until after your appointment is complete.