Gribbles Pathology strives to provide a comprehensive, high quality pathology service for our Doctors and patients. To maintain such a quality service we endeavour to provide a fee structure that is fair and reasonable. Our out-of-pocket fees will be kept at a minimum with a maximum out of pocket charge of $155 for all tests covered by Medicare*. There are many different patient and fee classifications that Medicare Australia controls and here is a brief summary of some of these:

 

Gribbles Pathology will Bulk Bill

-          All Pensioners

-          Healthcare Cardholders

-          Veterans Affairs Gold Cardholders

 

Please note that some tests do not qualify for a rebate under the Medicare criteria. A non-rebatable fee will be charged for these tests. If these tests are ordered with other eligible Medicare tests then they will be billed as an additional item.

 

 

Private Patients will receive an account from Gribbles Pathology. These fees are aligned to Australian Medical Association (AMA) recommended rates.

 

 

Remember to register your family with Medicare Australia so that you are eligible for benefits under the revised “Safety Net.” Please refer to the Medicare Australia website at www.medicareaustralia.gov.au for your eligibility and entitlements.

 

 

Please present your current Veteran Affairs Gold card to our collection staff and then Gribbles Pathology will bill the Department of Veteran Affairs directly. You will also need to sign the request form.

 

 

If your referral relates to a WorkCover, Transport Accident Commission or Insurance claim, then your account will be sent directly to those organizations. You will need to provide your Claim number at every visit.

 

 

Testing for these groups are not eligible for Medicare rebates and an up front payment is required. Overseas students will also need to pay up front and then claim back from their Health Insurance company.

 

 

Gribbles Pathology has “no gap” agreements with all major Health Funds. Where there is an agreement in place; your Health Fund will be billed directly. Our Collection staff will ask for your fund details when they collect your sample. If there is no agreement with your Health Fund then Gribbles Pathology will issue you with an account.

Uninsured Inpatients will receive an account from Gribbles Pathology.

Gribbles Pathology is committed to keeping these “out of pocket” payments to a minimum.

 

 

Gribbles Pathology will send you an account upon completion of the tests. The following options are set out on your account: -

 

-          Pay your account in full;

-          Claim from Medicare Australia then forward the Medicare cheque with the additional outstanding payment to Gribbles Pathology.

 

-          Mail: Cheque, money order, credit card with completed advice detachment to: -

Gribbles Pathology

PO Box 7676

Melbourne, VIC 8004

 

-          Bpay: Biller Code 160812 Ref no (Please refer to tear-off bottom slip)

 

-          Telephone: Call 1300 369 762, have your credit card details ready ( Visa or Mastercard)

 

-          In person: Cash, cheque or money order presented at any Gribbles Pathology collection centre (ring 1300 369 762 for your nearest centre). Please provide the exact amount for cash payment. For cash or money order payments a receipt will be provided by our collection centre staff to enable you to claim from Medicare. For all other payments a receipt will be sent in the mail once the funds have cleared

 

-          Via our internet site www.healthscope.com.au by clicking on the Online Payment Service link (https://www.optussmartpay.com/GGP/)

 

 

If you have any enquires about your account please do not hesitate to call our Accounts Department (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) who will be happy to discuss your enquiry.

 

Telephone: 1 300 369 762

 

Note: Information correct as of 1^st December 2009 but subject to change without notice.