How to Access a Medicare Dietitian with Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs
From 1 July 2025, Medicare has made some major updates to the way people can access allied health professionals, including dietitians, under Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans. If you’ve been told by your GP that you might be eligible for a “care plan” to see a dietitian and claim a Medicare rebate, here’s what you need to know about the new system and how it can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. At Your Nutrition, we want to make it as simple as possible for you to understand your options and access the support you need.
What’s Changed for Medicare Care Plans?
Currently, patients with chronic conditions can access Medicare rebates for dietitian services through GP Management Plans (GPMPs) and Team Care Arrangements (TCAs). From July 2025, these will be replaced with one streamlined plan called the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).
This means:
One simple plan (instead of multiple forms and approvals).
Direct referral to a dietitian—no need for multiple health professionals to be involved.
Less paperwork and faster access to services.
Plans valid for 18 months, unless otherwise specified.
Who Is Eligible for a Medicare Care Plan?
You may be eligible for a GPCCMP if:
You have a chronic health condition that has lasted, or is expected to last, 6 months or longer (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions, eating disorders).
You have a terminal illness.
Your GP considers that you would benefit from structured care with allied health support, such as a dietitian.
There isn’t a strict list of conditions. It’s based on your GP’s clinical judgment.
How Many Dietitian Sessions Can I Access Through Medicare?
Under the new plan:
You can access up to 5 Medicare subsidised allied health sessions per year.
These can be used for dietitian sessions at Your Nutrition (or other allied health services such as physio or podiatry).
The current Medicare rebate is $61.80 per session, which helps reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you may be eligible for up to 10 sessions per year under a separate plan.
What Does This Mean for You?
Lower costs: With Medicare rebates, your out-of-pocket expense for seeing a dietitian is reduced.
Simpler process: Your GP can refer you directly.
Continuity of care: Plans can be reviewed every 3 months and are valid for up to 18 months.
At Your Nutrition, we will always send a progress report back to your GP so they are updated on your care.
How to Get Started
Book an appointment with your GP and ask if you’re eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).
Request a referral to Your Nutrition as your preferred dietitian provider.
Book your appointment with us and bring your GPCCMP referral (or upload directly to your online intake form). We’ll take care of the rest!
Why Choose Your Nutrition?
At Your Nutrition, our experienced dietitian work closely with your GP to provide evidence-based, personalised nutrition care. We support clients with a wide range of chronic health conditions, including:
Diabetes and blood sugar management
Heart health and cholesterol
Chronic kidney disease
Weight management and obesity
Digestive issues (IBS, coeliac disease, reflux)
Eating disorders and disordered eating recovery
We believe nutrition care should be accessible, supportive, and affordable and these Medicare changes make it easier than ever to get the help you need.
