Fee Schedule
FEE SCHEDULE EXPLANATION
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Total fee package is $4,000.00 regardless of the number of visits attended, however pre-term birth before 34 weeks gestation will be charged at 75% of total fee.
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Payment will be required at each antenatal appointment, with the balance of antenatal/labour/birth fees to be paid by 38 weeks.
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Maternity Care Plan is a document required to be completed by the midwife for Professional Indemnity Insurance purposes.
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If client referred to an obstetrician for management of complications occurring during labour/birth, the obstetrician charge will be separate from and in addition to the midwife fee and will also be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
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Any other medical practitioners providing a private inpatient service e.g. anaesthetist, paediatrician, will likewise charge for their services.
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Fees are to be paid by credit/debit card at each visit, Medicare claim will be automatically submitted and client rebate will be electronically debited by Medicare to client's nominated bank account.
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Private Health benefits may be claimed if appropriate cover is held. Please refer to private health insurer for confirmation.
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Fee rates may be altered at the discretion of the practitioner, with appropriate notification to clients as necessary.
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Length of all visits will be 1 hour and undertaken in the convenience of the client’s home.
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Optional pre-conception appointment to discuss preparation for pregnancy not included in package fee.