Clinics and care
A referral from your GP is what allows a Medicare rebate to be paid on a specialist consultation. Referral validity periods differ depending on who wrote them, so confirm with your GP and clinic that yours is current before an appointment, or the rebate can be lost.
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.