Geriatric Medicine

Bulk Billing and Concession Cards

Most of Nuvo Health’s Medical Centres offer bulk billing for valid pension card holders. You may also be able to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you have reached pension age, don’t qualify for a payment from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, meet an income test, and are an Australian resident currently living in Australia.

If you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, you may be able to get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctors appointments at most Nuvo Health Medical Centres and a bigger refund for medical costs when you reach the Medicare Safety Net.

Free Health Assessments

There is also a new, Medicare-funded initiative that allows eligible seniors to get yearly check-ups. To be eligible you need to be 75 years and over and not be an admitted patient in a hospital, or a resident in an aged care facility.

This visit can be recommended after a standard visit with your GP.  You or your carer will be given a copy of the assessment.  Any significant others or carers are also encouraged to be present at the time of the assessment. 

These Health Assessments can identify unknown health issues; keep you confident in your health; provide you with information around homecare services or home modifications and, if required, the proper referrals for government agencies and health professionals.