Medicare rebate for NT scan?

[Rooey5]

Hi gals

I'm going to book in for the NT blood test and scan in September, but I'm wondering if there's a Medicare rebate for them? I've heard they're quite expensive and my private health insurance doesn't cover any pregnancy things...

I'm in Melbourne, if that changes things.

[Indadhanu]

No, unless things have changed in the last 18 months (which I kind of doubt, they've probably gotten worse ). From what I remember I paid about $110 (in QLD). Because its considered optional, you don't get it free / a rebate unless you have a family history (I *think*).

[squidipa]

im on low income (VERY low) and i heard that you get 2 free scans a pregnancy that medicare covers so im doing my 12 week scan NT with my dating so i dont have to pay for it. dunno if this helps but ring up your scanning place and ask.

[LaDolceVita]

I am in QLD and got a rebate for mine, but I think that was because I have had previous miscarriages - It wasn't too much of a rebate anyway lol I paid $199 and got $59 back - Hope this helps!

Alicia.

[feeb]

I payed $250 for scan and get medicare rebate however bloods are $110 no rebate. I am in Melbourne

[~Kim~]

I'm pretty sure I got a rebate, was only about $50 though....like feeb I think I paid $250.