Family counselling service fees effective from 1 July 2021
WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.
Medical practitioner - Family counselling services (as listed in Medical reimbursements fee schedule)
Please refer to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for appropriate item numbers and WorkSafe Medical Reimbursements schedule for fees (Max Payable $6,820).
Social Worker - Family Counselling Services (as listed in Social Work Services Fee Schedule)
Psychology - Family counselling services (as listed in Psychology services fee schedule)
GST
Maximum fees listed in this fee schedule are exclusive of GST. If GST is applicable, WorkSafe Victoria will pay the GST component in addition to the maximum fee. Providers should provide a tax invoice where amounts are subject to GST. For queries regarding whether the services you provide to an injured worker are taxable (that is, subject to GST) please contact the Australian Taxation Office and/or your tax advisor.