Rebecca- I had no problems and was considered low risk (due to my age and fam history) to get the NT done. What my GP wrote on the referral was a standard letter stating that I would like to be tested for the NT. No questions were asked about my family history or my partners. When I paid the money at the hospital I was given a receipt and took it to Medicare that afternoon and recieved half of my money back. No problems at all. I am in NSW- not sure if this is different in other states but Medicare is a national thing.
it all depends on what item number was on the receipt whether medicare will give you your money back...they dont see the referral. they rely on the clinic to get it rigth.
My GP wrote on my letter that i wished to get it done with no fam history or age risks and the clinic that iworked for wouldnt even bulk bll me - i paid and got nothing back. it all depends on the clinic adn their method/interpretation of medicare rules/regulations. And from memory - there are heaps!!
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