GP Chronic Condition Management Plan

Medicare Physiotherapy/Chiropractic for Chronic Conditions

The GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), previously commonly known as an EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) or CDM plan, allows eligible patients with chronic medical conditions to access Medicare-supported allied health services, including physiotherapy and chiropractic care.

If you have an ongoing condition such as chronic back pain, neck pain, arthritis or another musculoskeletal condition, your GP may recommend physiotherapy or chiropractic care as part of your Chronic Condition Management Plan.

Eligible patients can access up to 5 individual allied health services per calendar year, shared across the allied health services recommended by their GP.

Who Is Eligible for a Chronic Condition Management Plan?

You may be eligible if you have a chronic or terminal medical condition that requires ongoing management.

A chronic condition is generally one that has been, or is likely to be, present for at least 6 months.

Conditions that may benefit from physiotherapy include:

Chronic lower back pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Arthritis and joint pain
Persistent musculoskeletal injuries
Knee, hip or ankle conditions
Reduced mobility and physical function
Ongoing pain following injury or surgery
Other long-term conditions affecting movement and mobility

Your GP will determine whether you are eligible and whether physiotherapy or another allied health service is appropriate for your condition.

How Does the Chronic Condition Management Plan Work?

1. Visit Your GP

Speak with your GP about your condition and whether a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) is appropriate for you.

If physiotherapy is recommended as part of your management plan, your GP can provide a referral for allied health treatment.

2. Book Your Physiotherapy/Chiropractic Appointment

Once you have your referral, contact our clinic to arrange your appointment.

Please bring your GP referral and Medicare card to your appointment.

3. Receive Physiotherapy/Chiropractic Treatment

Your physiotherapist/chiropracter will assess your condition and develop an individual treatment plan based on your symptoms, mobility and goals.

Treatment may include:

Manual therapy
Exercise therapy and rehabilitation
Strengthening and mobility exercises
Pain management strategies
Posture and movement advice
Home exercise programs
Education and self-management strategies

How Many Physiotherapy/Chiropractic Sessions Can I Have?

Eligible patients can access a total of up to 5 Medicare-supported individual allied health services per calendar year.

These 5 services are shared between the allied health professionals recommended as part of your care.

For example, your GP may recommend:

5 Physiotherapy sessions

3 Physiotherapy sessions + 2 Chiropractic sessions

depending on your individual health needs.

Your GP determines which allied health services are appropriate for your condition.

Which Allied Health Services Are Covered?

Depending on your GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, eligible services may include:

Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Podiatry
Exercise Physiology
Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Osteopathy
Speech Pathology
Audiology
Diabetes Education
Mental Health Services
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services

How Long Is My Referral Valid?

For referrals issued under the current GP Chronic Condition Management arrangements, your referral is valid for the period specified by your GP.

If no timeframe is specified, the referral is generally valid for 18 months from the date of your first allied health service under that referral.

The annual Medicare service limit still applies.

Chronic Condition Management Physiotherapy in Castle Hill & Chatswood

Our physiotherapists and chiropracters provide treatment and rehabilitation for patients referred under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).

We commonly assist patients with chronic back and neck pain, arthritis, joint problems, persistent musculoskeletal injuries, reduced mobility and other long-term conditions affecting everyday movement.

If you have received a GP referral for physiotherapy or chiropractic services, contact our Castle Hill or Chatswood clinic to arrange an appointment.

Have a GP Chronic Condition Management referral? Contact us today to book your physiotherapy appointment.