FAQ

Q. What are the costs associated with podiatry services?

Please contact the clinic for more information on service fees and costs.

Q.Can I attend for Medicare Rebate podiatry at any time?

Dickson Podiatry offers Medicare rebate appointments through until 3pm on weekdays only.

Q. Does Dickson Podiatry provide services to DVA Card Holders?

Dickson Podiatry are registered to provide podiatry services to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Card holders.

If you are a DVA Card holder, you will require a referral from a doctor or hospital discharge planner in order to access podiatry. However, in general if you are a DVA Gold Card holder, DVA will fund podiatry services that are clinically needed. If you are a DVA White Card holder, DVA will fund podiatry services if required because of an accepted war caused or service related condition.

For more specific information about podiatry services ring Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Q. Are rebates available for podiatry services through private health insurance?

Rebates for podiatry services are available through private health insurance, although the rebate provided depends on the type and level of cover. You can ring your health insurer to check rebates against there item numbers.

Dickson Podiatry is a Preferred Provider for Bupa, HCF and Medibank Private.

Q. Does Dickson Podiatry have HICAPS facilities? What is HICAPS?

HICAPS facilities is available at Dickson Podiatry Clinic.

HICAPS is an electronic health claims and payments system, which offers members of participating health funds the convenience of automatic claims processing, on the spot in the clinic. The real benefit to patients is convenience. No more queuing at health fund branches and filling in claim forms. For more information on the HICAPS system see www.hicaps.com.au

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