REFERRALS & FUNDING

REFERRALS

Can I See a Dietitian Without a Referral?

Yes, you can see a dietitian without a referral.

However, we do ask that all clients remain in regular contact with their GP to support ongoing medical care.

Does Private Health Insurance Cover Dietitian Appointments?

Many private health insurance policies with extras cover offer rebates for appointments with an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD). However, the level of cover and annual limits vary depending on your individual policy. We recommend checking with your insurer prior to your consultation.

Following your appointment, you’ll be provided with a receipt containing all the information needed to make a claim.

Our Referral Process

Submitting a Referral

  • Referrals can be sent via:

  • Email: referrals@emmakeenandietitian.com.au

What to Expect Next

Referral Review

  • Each referral is carefully reviewed to ensure our services are the right fit for the client’s needs.

Referral Outcome

  • Once accepted, the client will be contacted by email or SMS with instructions on how to book an appointment.

  • If we require further information, we’ll be in touch.

Can I Use My NDIS Funding for Dietitian Consultations?

Yes, if your disability impacts your ability to manage nutrition, you may be eligible to receive support from an Accredited Practising Dietitian through your NDIS plan.

Emma Keenan Dietitian supports participants who are:

  • Self-managed

  • Plan-managed

Nutrition support can be claimed under the following categories:

  • Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living

  • Capacity Building – Improved Health and Wellbeing

[Click here to complete our NDIS Nutrition Support Request Form.]

MEDICARE PLANS & REBATES

Does Medicare Cover Dietitian Appointments?

Yes, if your GP has referred you to a dietitian on an eligible care plan and you have sessions available then you will qualify for a Medicare rebate.

Please be aware that we do not provide bulk-billing services and there will be a gap payment.

Eating Disorder Plans (EDP)

If you are eligible your GP or Psychiatrist can create an eating disorder plan (EDP). This plan can include up to 20 sessions with a dietitian and 40 sessions with a mental health clinician over a 12-month period.

Medicare rebate

The current Medicare rebate for dietitians is $61.80 per session up to 20 sessions in a 12-month period.

Eligible Patient

For a patient to be eligible, they have a clinical diagnosis of:

  • anorexia nervosa; or

They meet the eligibility criteria (below), and have a clinical diagnosis of any of the following:

  • bulimia nervosa

  • binge eating disorder

  • other specified feeding or eating disorder

Eligibility Criteria

a) the patient has a score of 3 or more on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q); and

b) the condition is characterised by rapid weight loss, or frequent binge eating or inappropriate compensatory behaviour as manifested by 3 or more occurrences per week; and

c) a person who has at least two of the following indicators:

  • clinically underweight with a body weight less than 85% of expected weight where weight loss is directly attributed to the eating disorder;

  • current or high risk of medical complications due to eating disorder behaviours and symptoms;

  • serious comorbid medical of psychological conditions significantly impacting on medical or psychological health status with impacts on function;

  • the person has been admitted to a hospital for an eating disorder in the previous 12 months;

  • inadequate treatment response to evidence-based eating disorder treatment over the past six months despite active and consistent participation.

GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMP)

From 1st July 2025

GPCCMPs are for patients with one or more chronic medical conditions who would benefit from a structured approach their care.

  • A chronic medical condition that has been (or is likely to be) present for at least 6 months or is terminal.

Medicare rebates:

  • Up to 5 individual allied health services per calendar year

  • Up to 10 services for patients of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

  • The current Medicare rebate is $61.80 per session

GP Management Plan (GPMP) and/or Team Care Arrangements (TCAs)

Before 1st July 2025

Clients with existing GP Management Plan and/or Team Care Arrangements can continue to access services under those plans for two years. From 1st July 2027, if clients need to continue to access services, they will need to have a GPCCMP in place.