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    1 year ago

    I’m not sure what the psychologist charges to be honest, it was all under a mental health plan that’s just been extended. The psychiatrist consultation was close to $1000 but I should get around half back. It’s pricey but a relief to finally have it confirmed and get some treatment. I’m turning 53 this week and I should have done this years ago when it became clear that things weren’t quite right.

      • landsharkkidd
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        1 year ago

        If you use the medicare number 291 you can get it for cheaper. My psychiatrist doesn’t cost a lot (they cost a lot but not $500 or $1k) so I was able to get my first appointment for free, but definitely use this!

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          I was offered a slightly cheaper ongoing consultations option with the psych (but it was still effin expensive), or the 291 option and let my GP take care of the 'script. I went the 291.

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            1 year ago

            I wish my local docs could do the scripts, I hate having to pay like $90 just to get a script.