Clear, Transparent Fees for Allied Health Services in Western Australia

Everything below applies to clients paying privately for occupational therapy and speech pathology with BlueRocket.

Getting started: the $199 first assessment

Every new private client begins with a First Assessment Package for $199. This is where one of our occupational therapists or speech pathologists gets to know you (or your child), understands what you're working toward, and maps out the right approach. You'll come away with clear recommendations and a sense of what therapy with us looks like.

Ongoing sessions: $225 - $250 per session

After the First Assessment, sessions are priced between $225 and $250 each, depending on the type of therapy program you choose. This covers both our occupational therapy and speech pathology services. We'll always talk you through the cost of your sessions up front, so there are no surprises.

A few things worth knowing

You don't need an NDIS plan to get started with us. Private clients can begin therapy and get recommendations from an OT or speech pathologist whenever they're ready. If you have questions about your situation or which option suits you best, get in touch and we'll walk you through it.

We understand that plans change. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please let us know at least 2 clear business days beforehand so we can offer the time to another client. Cancellations made with less than 2 clear business days’ notice will be charged at the full session fee, including any planned session preparation, reporting and follow-up time.

If an appointment outside our clinic is cancelled with no notice and our therapist has already travelled to the location, we will also charge for travel time and kilometres.

We have this policy because our therapists set aside time especially for each client. When a session is cancelled at short notice, our therapists usually can’t fill that time with other client work. You can contact our team by phone or email to cancel or reschedule, and we’ll always try to find you another time that works. Switching to telehealth is often an option instead of cancelling.

Medicare Chronic Condition Management (formerly CDMP)

If you have a chronic condition, your GP can create a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) (replaced GPMP/TCA on 1 July 2025) so you can access up to 5 Medicare-supported allied-health sessions per calendar year (10 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander patients). A valid referral letter is required from your GP.

What you can claim (as of 1 July 2025)

• Minimum service length: 20 minutes.
• Possible Medicare benefit up to $61.80 per session for eligible allied-health items (e.g., schedule fee $72.65 → 85% benefit). Amounts and rules can change.
• You pay our standard fee, then claim the Medicare rebate; a gap usually applies.

How to get it

• See your GP to confirm eligibility and arrange/refine your plan.
• Obtain a referral letter that meets the new post-1 July 2025 requirements
• Book with BlueRocket; we include the correct MBS item on your invoice for claiming.

Common MBS item codes we use

• Occupational Therapy – 10958 (benefit up to $61.80, as of 1 July 2025)
• Speech Pathology – 10970 (benefit up to $61.80, as of 1 July 2025)

More information available here

Private Health Insurance (Extras Cover)

Many funds’ Extras cover part of the cost of allied-health services (e.g., OT, speech). Benefits vary by policy, annual limits, waiting periods, and provider registration. Check your policy for what’s included and any caps.

Important rules

• You cannot claim a Medicare CDM/GPCCMP rebate and a private-health rebate for the same service. You must choose one for each session.
• Out-of-pocket amounts may still apply depending on your policy’s limits and fee coverage.

How to claim

• Pay at the time of your appointment.
• Claim through your fund’s app/portal (or in-clinic claiming where available).
• We provide all required details (provider number, service description, and—if you’re claiming Medicare instead—the relevant MBS item code).