Mental Health Care Plan
Accessing the right mental health support often starts with a Mental Health Care Plan. This Medicare-funded plan helps eligible individuals connect with allied health professionals and receive subsidised mental health services.
Karista supports individuals to understand their Mental Health Care Plan and use it to access appropriate services, making the process clearer and less overwhelming.
What is a Mental Health Care Plan?
A Mental Health Care Plan is a structured plan prepared by a GP to help people with a diagnosed mental health condition access Medicare-subsidised mental health services. The plan outlines:
- Your mental health needs and goals
- Referrals to suitable allied health professionals
- Recommended supports and services
- Review timeframes to monitor progress
A Mental Health Care Plan is a structured plan prepared by a GP to help people with a diagnosed mental health condition access Medicare-subsidised mental health services. The plan outlines:
How a Mental Health Care Plan helps you access services
A Mental Health Care Plan is the key document that enables Medicare funding for mental health support. With an active plan, individuals may be eligible for:
- Subsidised psychology or counselling sessions
- Support from other eligible allied health professionals
- Coordinated care based on agreed Care goals
Karista works alongside individuals to help them navigate their plan, understand what supports are available, and connect with appropriate services aligned with their needs.
What a Mental Health Care Plan looks like
Mental Health Treatment Plans follow a standard GP template used across Australia. This ensures your care is clearly documented and recognised by Medicare.
You can view the official GP Mental Health Treatment Plan template here:
GP Mental Health Care PlanYour GP completes this plan during a mental health assessment. Once finalised, it becomes the foundation for accessing Medicare-subsidised mental health services.
Getting Started
If you think a Mental Health Treatment Plan may be right for you, the first step is to speak with your GP. Once your plan is in place, Karista can help you understand your options and take the next steps toward accessing services.
How Karista Works
If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Karista can connect you directly to psychologists with availability. Our focus is on helping individuals use their Mental Health Treatment Plan to access the right psychological support quickly and confidently.
When you upload your Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) to Karista:
This streamlined process makes it fast and simple to access the support you need, without delays or extra paperwork.