What is a Medicare EPC Plans?
"EPC plan" refers to Enhanced Primary Care plans, a term used in the context of healthcare in Australia. Enhanced Primary Care plans are structured care plans that involve a team of healthcare professionals to manage the care of individuals with chronic or complex medical conditions, that is covered under Medicare.
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EPC plans allow patients to see a PODIARTRIST 5 times a year - bulk billed (Covered by Medicare)
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For podiatry specifically, in Australia, patients may be referred to a podiatrist through an EPC plan. This plan involves collaboration between the patient's general practitioner and other allied health professionals, including podiatrists, to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.
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Here's a simplified overview of how an EPC plan work: ​​
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GP appointment: The GP will check your eligibility and prepare the necessary paper work.
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Referral: The patient is referred to a podiatrist by their general practitioner (GP) through an Enhanced Primary Care plan.
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Care Plan: A care plan is developed collaboratively between the GP and the Podiatrist. This plan outlines the specific podiatric interventions needed, such as assessment, wound care, or other specialised treatments.
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Make sure the referral is recorded in the clinics name or treating Podiatrist.
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Bring the EPC referral with you to your appointment and the clinic will claim the visit via Medicare directly. Example of EPC plan referral below...
