Mental health treatment plans under Medicare cover how many sessions per calendar year?

• A. 5 sessions
• B. 10 sessions
• C. 15 sessions
• D. 20 sessions

Answer: (B)

Ten sessions per calendar year are covered when a Mental Health Treatment Plan is used under Medicare’s Better Access program. A GP creates this plan, and it allows rebates for up to ten visits with an eligible mental health professional (such as a psychologist, social worker, or occupational therapist) within the year. The aim is to provide structured, time-limited support while keeping funding sustainable for the system. The total number resets each calendar year, so a new year starts a fresh limit. If more care is needed beyond ten sessions, there are other options, but under this pathway the standard limit is ten sessions per year.