why does going to the psychologist cost money (2 Viewers)

[Jaxxnuts]

going to the dentist, doctor and optometrist are all for free (because of medicare) but why do you need to pay for going to a psychologist?

 

[cosmo 2]

therapists are useless

 

[iStudent]

I don't believe going to the dentist or optometrist is covered by medicare? (but covered by private health insurance iirc) - correct me if I am wrong (maybe some services are covered).

In any case, if you need to see a psychologist - you could consider asking your GP for a mental health care plan which entitles you to *I think* free 5 visits to the psychologist.

 

[jazz519]

I went to one before there was like 5 free sessions, but if you want like a more experienced one you have to pay but you do get some money back through Medicare

 

[Queenroot]

I don't believe going to the dentist or optometrist is covered by medicare? (but covered by private health insurance iirc) - correct me if I am wrong (maybe some services are covered).

In any case, if you need to see a psychologist - you could consider asking your GP for a mental health care plan which entitles you to *I think* free 5 visits to the psychologist.

optom is covered

 

[Jaxxnuts]

I went to one before there was like 5 free sessions, but if you want like a more experienced one you have to pay but you do get some money back through Medicare

Oh so if you've never been to a psychologist/psychiatrist and then tell them you've never been to a psychologist/psychiatrist before and they'll let you have a free session?

If you have private health insurance would going to the psychologist be for free?

 

[iStudent]

Oh so if you've never been to a psychologist/psychiatrist and then tell them you've never been to a psychologist/psychiatrist before and they'll let you have a free session?

If you have private health insurance would going to the psychologist be for free?

Why don't you consider calling one of them to ask about this further?

 

[jazz519]

Oh so if you've never been to a psychologist/psychiatrist and then tell them you've never been to a psychologist/psychiatrist before and they'll let you have a free session?

If you have private health insurance would going to the psychologist be for free?

There was some form through my gp that I had to like fill out, there is a waiting list most likely. It still costs something but you don't have to pay the full thing

 

[pikachu975]

Pretty sure dentist is paid but medicare gives you $1000 free per year or something, and optometrist is free (or covered by something).

 

[He-Mann]

going to the dentist, doctor and optometrist are all for free (because of medicare) but why do you need to pay for going to a psychologist?

Instead of flossing your teeth, psychologists floss your brain. Flossing the brain takes work and most people are not going to do it for free.

 

[Jaxxnuts]

because mental illness doesnt exist

just b urself

you should read this

https://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/mental-illness