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Can you get Medicare help to see a dietitian?
A free, 2-question check from Ausclin’s Accredited Practising Dietitians. Find out whether you may be eligible for Medicare-subsidised dietitian visits under a GP care plan, your GP and Medicare make the final call.
Seeing a dietitian can be more affordable than people expect. If you have an ongoing (chronic) medical condition managed by your GP, you may be able to access Medicare-subsidised allied-health visits, including with an Accredited Practising Dietitian, through a GP care plan. This quick check, built by our team, points you in the right direction. It’s general information, not a guarantee.
How the chronic-condition pathway works
If your GP is managing an ongoing condition (like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or kidney disease), they can prepare a chronic condition management plan. That plan can include a referral for Medicare-subsidised allied-health visits, up to 5 per calendar year, shared across all allied health (dietitian, physio, podiatry and so on). Your GP decides what’s clinically appropriate.
The 2-question eligibility check
Wondering if you can get Medicare help with the cost of seeing a dietitian? Answer two quick questions. This is general information only, your GP and Medicare make the final call.
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Australian Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) allied-health items, delivered from 1 July 2025 via a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
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Not eligible? You still have options
You don’t need a referral to see an Accredited Practising Dietitian, anyone can book privately, and many private health funds offer rebates. If you think you might have an ongoing condition, it’s worth raising with your GP. Either way, our team is happy to help you understand your options. Get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
How many subsidised visits can I get?
Under the chronic-condition pathway, up to 5 Medicare-subsidised allied-health visits per calendar year, shared across all allied health services. Your GP determines eligibility and referrals. Rules can change, confirm current details with your GP or Services Australia.
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian?
No, you can see an Accredited Practising Dietitian privately without any referral. A referral is only needed if you want to use the Medicare chronic-condition pathway.
Is this an official Medicare tool?
No. It’s a general-information guide by Ausclin to help you understand the pathway. It is not affiliated with Medicare and doesn’t determine your eligibility, your GP and Services Australia do that.
Is my information private?
Yes, your answers are processed entirely in your browser and never sent or stored. Only anonymous, aggregate usage is recorded.
How do I get started with Ausclin?
Get in touch or book online. If you’d like to use a care plan, chat with your GP first and bring the referral to your appointment.