DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs):
Key points:
GP / medical referral for Physiotherapy - lasts for 12 sessions or 1 year, whichever finishes first.
These are bulk billed (you don’t pay anything).
Glossary:
”Rebate” - You pay the full amount up front to the practice and are then refunded a portion after an appointment
“Bulk Bill" - You don’t pay anything and the insurer / fund pays the practice instead.
What is DVA?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is a department of the Australian Government and provides certain support, health care and rehabilitation services and information for veterans, their dependants and a range of other associated people.
How Do I Access Physiotherapy Services?
You may be able to receive physiotherapy services if you have an assessed clinical need and:
a Veteran Gold Card; or
a Veteran White Card and your treatment is for an accepted service-related condition. e.g. Osteitis Pubis
You’ll need a referral from your GP or another medical practitioner. The referral allows you access to 12 sessions and this lasts for 1 year only (then you’ll need another referral).
Please let us know when making an appointment that you will be using a DVA card.
What Do I Pay?
Formotion Physio accepts DVA Gold and White Cards and provide 20min consultations, we will bill DVA directly for any care provided to you under DVA arrangements. This will ensure you do not incur any out pocket expenses.
Please note: fees may apply as per our cancellation policy, these are not covered by DVA.
If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0422 483 865 or admin@formotionphysio.com.au