GST information for fee schedules
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.
Psychology services fees effective from 1 July 2025
WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.
Psychology face to face service delivery
| Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
|---|---|---|
PS100 | Psychology Group Consultation -Per person rate (up to 10 persons per group) | $51.17 |
PS602 | Individual Psychology Consultation – 60 min | $203.91 |
PS612 | Initial Psychology Consultation– 60 min -Used only for one or more of the following circumstances: - First psychology consultation following a worker’s claim lodgment, or -First psychology consultation with a new service provider, or -First psychology consultation following a 6-month treatment gap | $203.91 |
PS622 | Individual Psychology Consultation – 30 min (which may be appropriate when a worker has returned to work, is increasing their independence, or access to treatment is problematic) | $101.96 |
PS632 | Individual Psychology Consultation – 90 min (use only for appropriate presentations and/or treatment modalities - requires prior approval by a WorkSafe agent). Maximum of 5 consultations can be requested and pre-approved at a time. | $305.86 |
Psychology telehealth service delivery
| Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
|---|---|---|
PS100T | Telehealth - Psychology Group Consultation -Per person rate (up to 10 persons per group) | $51.17 |
PS602T | Telehealth - Individual Psychology Consultation – 60 min | $203.91 |
PS612T | Telehealth - Initial Psychology Consultation– 60 min -Used only for one or more of the following circumstances: - First psychology consultation following a worker’s claim lodgment, or -First psychology consultation with a new service provider, or -First psychology consultation following a 6-month treatment gap | $203.91 |
PS622T | Telehealth - Individual Psychology Consultation – 30 min (which may be appropriate when a worker has returned to work, is increasing their independence, or access to treatment is problematic) | $101.96 |
PS632T | Telehealth - Individual Psychology Consultation – 90 min (use only for appropriate presentations and/or treatment modalities - requires prior approval by a WorkSafe agent). Maximum of 5 consultations can be requested and pre-approved at a time. | $305.86 |
Psychology and Neuropsychology Case Conferencing
| Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
|---|---|---|
PS600 | Return to Work Case Conference | $127.44 |
PS700 | Treatment and Recovery Planning Conference | $127.44 |
Psychology and Neuropsychology Telehealth Case Conferencing
| Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
|---|---|---|
PS600T | Telehealth - Return to Work Case Conference | $127.44 |
PS700T | Telehealth - Treatment and Recovery Planning Conference | $127.44 |
Psychology and Neuropsychology Treatment Reporting
| Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
|---|---|---|
PS109 | Treatment review form completion Completion of Psychology treatment review form (post consultation with worker to review their treatment progress). | $203.91 |
PS604 | Treatment planning form completion Completion of Psychology treatment planning form (post consultation with worker to formulate their treatment goals). | $203.91 |
Requests for information (ie Reports/Questionnaires)
| Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
|---|---|---|
INS110 | 52 MLER Questionnaire - Treating Psychologist - Medical & Like Entitlement Review (MLER) Questionnaire (estimated time to complete 20-40 mins) | $101.95 |