Newborn care
Paedicare charge a fee for newborn care, which includes a complete medical assessment soon after birth. The number of additional visits depends on the progress of your baby, but if all is well it usually involves two to three subsequent visits.
If a paediatrician is required to attend the delivery an extra fee will apply. When baby ‘rooms in’ with mother the fees cannot be charged to the health fund. The only eligible rebate is Medicare, if applicable.
Please contact Paedicare reception for fee details.
If your baby is admitted to the Mater Mothers Special Care Nursery or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit any Paedicare specialist fees will be charged to your private health fund.
Medicare rebates
We recommend you enroll your baby with Medicare as soon as possible after birth so you can obtain a rebate for Paedicare services. Applying for your baby’s Medicare number online is the quickest way to register.
Once you have your baby’s Medicare number, please phone Paedicare reception and we will be happy to process your Medicare rebate over the phone on your behalf. Your total out-of-pocket costs may be reduced if you have reached your Medicare safety net.
General paediatric care
Paedicare charge a consultation fee for each visit; there is one fee for an initial consultation, and another for subsequent consultations. These will be quoted to you when making your booking.
Medicare rebates
Medicare provides a rebate for these fees. Your out-of-pocket fee will be reduced further if you have reached the Medicare Safety Net.