Closing the Gap
The practice restricted bulk bill Indigenous health assessment and can assist you with “Closing the Gap”
Ask the doctor, nurse or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker for more information about the health check.
Closing the Gap
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian with chronic disease or who is at risk of chronic disease, the Closing the Gap (CTG) Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Co-payment Measure helps you get most prescription medicines at a lower price, or free of charge if you have a Health Care Card. The doctor will assess the eligibility for the scheme and will arrange registration. Indigenous health assessment (Restricted Bulk Billed) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health checks must be done by the usual doctor, nurse or clinic. They include:
- Asking you about the health
- Doing a physical examination
- Organising any tests you need
- Writing up a health plan for you
Or Call (07) 5599 1400
Restricted Bulk Billing
Did you know that GP Management Plans, Reviews and Health Care Assessments for Chronic Disease management are bulk billed.
Please check with your GP if you are eligible.
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Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
Saturday 8:30am – 12pm
Sunday 9am – 12pm
PH: (07) 5599 1400
EM: office@coolmedical.com.au
91 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, QLD