GP Care Plans in Melbourne

A GP care plan, officially called a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), is a Medicare-funded plan for people living with a long-term health condition. You and your GP work together on a plan built around your health and goals. Once it is in place, you can get Medicare-subsidised visits with allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, dietitians and podiatrists.

At Health Hub Hobsons Bay, care plans are available at our Hobsons Bay (Spotswood) clinic.

What is a GP care plan?

Care plans are a Medicare-funded program designed to improve the health of people who have a chronic condition and would benefit from a more structured approach to their care. Your GP is at the centre of your care, working with you (and, where needed, our nursing team) to put together a plan that suits your medical conditions and goals.

The plan helps you manage your condition proactively and gives you access to subsidised allied health care through referrals from your GP.

Who is eligible?

You may be eligible if you have a chronic medical condition that has been, or is likely to be, present for six months or longer, or a terminal condition. Your GP will decide whether a care plan is right for you, based on your medical history and current health needs.

What are the benefits?

If you are living with a chronic condition, your regular GP can coordinate your care and prepare a comprehensive plan involving other health professionals. Once a plan is in place you can access Medicare rebates for allied health visits.