What is a chronic condition?
A chronic condition is a medical condition that has been present for at least 6 months but can be managed with various types of treatment.
A few of the commonly referred to chronic conditions include diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease and chronic lung conditions (asthma or emphysema). Chronic conditions are best managed by a team of different people, to support all your needs (not just medical).
Your GP is the best person to manage your care. This can be done by using a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP). If you have a CCMP, you may be able to get Medicare rebates for some allied health visits. A maximum of 5 visits can be claimed each year per patient (1st January – 31st December).
Chronic Condition Management Plan – Getting Started
What is a Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP)?
Your GP will decide if a plan is right for you and must get your consent before doing the CCMP. Best to talk to your GP to see if a CCMP is right for you.
A CCMP is a written set of goals and actions to help you manage your chronic condition(s). It will help you stay as well as possible and reduce visits to hospital. A CCMP may list all the people looking after you (including allied health) and say what everyone is doing for you. You and your GP will decide who these people are. If you do not want a part included, let your GP or Nurse know.
CCMP can help fund the following Allied Health Providers (up to 5 visits/ patient/ calendar year): Aboriginal Health Workers, Audiologists, Chiropractors, Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists/Mental Health Worders, Speech Pathologists.
Who can have a CCMP?
Anyone who has a chronic medical condition that has been, or is likely to be, present for six months or longer, or the condition is terminal.
Completing a CCMP is likely to take more time than a usual GP visit. At Whitehorse Medical Centre, you will need to see your GP and a Practice Nurse to setup the CCMP. CCMP is meant to be done by your usual GP or practice.
Your GP will offer you a copy of your CCMP. A copy will also be kept in your medical file. For more info: Chronic Medical Conditions
How often should CCMP be done?
You and your GP should regularly review your CCMP to make sure your goals are being met and if any changes are needed. Your GP will decide how often a CCMP should be completed but is about every 3 months.
How much does a GP CCMP cost?
If your GP charges no gap fees, there will be no charge for these services. If not, you can claim back from Medicare. Medicare Claims for CCMP cannot be co-claimed – that is your appointment on the day must not be on the same day as a consultation with your GP for another matter. We also highly recommend that the appointment for CCMP is done face-to-face with your GP and Practice Nurse.
MyMedicare
Your GP will also discuss registering in MyMedicare on your behalf. From 1 July 2025 CCMP may only be available if you are registered with your GP or your GP’s practice. For more info: MyMedicare
Privacy
All personal information recorded in MyMedicare, including your chosen health care providers, will be kept secure and your privacy will be maintained. More privacy info: MyMedicare Privacy
How to Register
It is voluntary and free to register in MyMedicare, and registration is open to Australians with a Medicare card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran Card. Talk to your regular GP about registering in MyMedicare, or go to: Register for MyMedicare
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Whitehorse Medical Centre
505-507 Whitehorse Rd
Mitcham VIC 3132.
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Telephone: (03) 9874 7399
Fax: (03) 9872 6175
