Social work and
Accredited Mental Health Social Work Services
fees effective from 5 September 2019
WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.
Social Work Services
| Item number SW600H | Service description Initial Consultation - Home, hospital, work | Maximum payment rate $88.36 |
| Item number SW600R | Service description Initial Consultation in rooms | Maximum payment rate $60.52 |
| Item number SW602H | Service description Standard Consultation - Home, hospital, work | Maximum payment rate $75.20 |
| Item number SW602R | Service description Standard Consultation in rooms | Maximum payment rate $50.38 |
Mental Health Social Work Services (MHSW)
| Item number MHSW600 | Service description MHSW service - Initial Consultation | Maximum payment rate $168.13 |
| Item number MHSW602 | Service description MHSW service - Short Consultation (30 minutes) | Maximum payment rate $75.28 |
| Item number MHSW604 | Service description MHSW service - Long Consultation (60 minutes) | Maximum payment rate $150.56 |
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.