Does a valid referral letter entitle me to a Medicare rebate when I see my specialist?

Yes. In Australia, Medicare card-holders can generally claim a Medicare rebate when they see a specialist doctor, once they have presented a valid specialist referral letter. A valid specialist referral is less than 12 months old, and states the name of the specialist you wish to attend, as well as relevant health information.

The consultation fee with Qoctor is $24.99. As Qoctor is a private telehealth service, there is no Medicare rebate for this online doctor fee. However, as noted above, the specialist referral letter will allow you to claim a Medicare rebate when you proceed to see the specialist.

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