Staying on top of a long-term health condition takes more than the occasional appointment. Between check-ups, medications, and the different professionals who might be involved, it’s easy for your care to feel scattered.
A GP chronic disease management plan is designed to fix exactly that. It’s a Medicare-supported way for your regular GP to bring your care together, agree on clear goals with you, and connect you with the right support when you need it.
If you’re managing an ongoing condition, here’s what a plan involves, who’s eligible, and how to set one up at Chelsea Arcade Medical.
What Is a Chronic Disease Management Plan?
A Medicare chronic disease management plan is a written plan your GP prepares with you to manage a chronic condition. It is one that has lasted, or is expected to last, six months or more.
Think of it as a roadmap for your care rather than a one-off fix.
There’s no set list of conditions it applies to. What matters is that you’re living with an ongoing health issue where a coordinated, planned approach genuinely helps. A GP chronic disease management plan, used right across Australia, always includes a few core parts:
Clear health goals — set with your GP, in everyday language
A documented plan — recorded in your file so your care team can see it
Referrals where they’re needed — connecting you with allied health professionals
Regular reviews — keeping the plan in step with how you’re going
From GPMP and Team Care Arrangement to a Single Plan
If you’ve had a plan before, you might know it by an older name. Until mid-2025, two separate arrangements did this job: the GP Management Plan (GPMP, item 721) and the Team Care Arrangement, which involved coordinating with at least two other health professionals.
On 1 July 2025, these were merged into one streamlined plan called the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). It covers everything the old plans did, with far less paperwork.
If you’re already on the previous plan, it remains valid until 30 June 2027, so there’s nothing you need to do right now.
Who Qualifies? GP Management Plan Eligibility in Australia
GP management plan eligibility across Australia isn’t decided by a checklist. It comes down to your GP’s clinical judgement. The main test is simple: do you have a chronic or terminal condition likely to be present for six months or longer?
Because there’s no official list of what conditions qualify for a chronic disease management plan, plenty of different situations fit.
Conditions often managed this way include:
Diabetes — including setting up a diabetes management plan with your GP
Heart and circulation conditions — such as high blood pressure or heart disease
Lung conditions — like asthma or COPD
Joint and mobility issues — including arthritis and long-term back pain
Ongoing mental health conditions — where joined-up care makes a difference
If you’re not sure if you qualify, the easiest step is to book a longer appointment and ask. When you’re in or around Chelsea, VIC, schedule a consultation with our GPs at Chelsea Arcade Medical for more information about your case.
How to Get a GP Management Plan at Chelsea Arcade Medical
Wondering how to get a GP management plan? At our Chelsea GP clinic, it’s a straightforward process:
Book a longer appointment — with your usual GP, and let reception know it’s for a chronic disease management plan so enough time is set aside.
Talk through your health — your GP looks at your conditions, what’s working, and where extra support would help.
Set up the plan — your GP documents your goals and, where useful, arranges an allied health referral under Medicare.
Keep it current — book a care plan review when your GP suggests, so your plan and referrals stay active.
Because a management plan works best with continuity of care, it helps to see the same GP where you can. Registering with MyMedicare links your care to one regular practice and supports better general practitioner care coordination. For scheduling, Chelsea Arcade Medical is open six days a week, including Saturday mornings.
Your Allied Health Support Under the Plan
A major benefit of a plan is subsidised access to allied health. The chronic disease management plan allied health rebate helps cover visits to professionals who support your condition. Once your GP arranges the referral, that might mean seeing a:
Physiotherapist or exercise physiologist — for movement, strength, and recovery
Dietitian or diabetes educator — for nutrition and diabetes-related goals
Podiatrist — for foot health, circulation, and mobility
Psychologist or occupational therapist — for mental health and daily function
So how many allied health visits does a chronic disease plan cover? Medicare subsidises up to five individual visits per calendar year. You can use all five with one provider or split them across services.
They reset on 1 January and don’t carry over, so it’s worth planning them across the year. Providers set their own fees, so there may be a gap to pay on top of the rebate.
What About Fees and Bulk Billing?
At Chelsea Arcade Medical, GP Management Plans are bulk billed for all patients, whether or not you hold a concession card, and including children. So, GP Management Plan bulk billing applies to all patients with a valid Medicare card..
Related services that people managing a chronic condition often use are also bulk billed for all patients, including:
Eligible Health Assessments — such as the 45–49 and 75+ assessments
Home Medication Reviews
The one exception is Dr Shaminder Kaur, who has a different fee arrangement. An out-of-pocket fee may apply for these services if you see her. Reception can confirm the details when you book.
Because fees are reviewed from time to time, the current amounts are always available on our fees page, or just ask our staff when you call.
When to See Your GP
A management plan needs steady, planned care. It’s better to book an appointment sooner rather than later if:
Your chronic condition is becoming harder to manage
You’re due, or overdue, for a care plan review
A new symptom has come up that’s worrying you
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.
Care That Keeps Up With You
Managing a chronic condition gets far easier when your care is organised, your goals are clear, and your GP keeps the whole picture in view. A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan pulls all of that together, giving you one plan, one coordinated team, and one subsidised support along the way.
If you think a chronic management plan can help, our team at Chelsea Arcade Medical is here to talk it through.
The information in this article is general in nature and isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice. If you’re concerned about your health, book an appointment with your GP at Chelsea Arcade Medical or call (03) 9772 9878.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My GP Management Plan Bulk Billed?
Yes. At Chelsea Arcade Medical, GP Management Plans are bulk billed for all patients. Related services such as eligible Health Assessments (45–49 and 75+) and Home Medication Reviews are bulk billed too.
The exception is Dr Shaminder Kaur, who has a different fee arrangement, so our reception team can confirm what applies before you book. Current rates are always listed on our fees page.
How many allied health visits will Medicare cover? Under a chronic condition management plan, Medicare subsidises up to five individual allied health visits per calendar year (10 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients).
You can use them with one provider or spread them across different services. They also reset each 1 January, so it helps to plan them across the year.
Do I need to see the same GP for my plan? It’s ideal, though not essential. Chronic condition management works best with continuity, so your GP knows your history and goals. Registering with MyMedicare at Chelsea Arcade Medical links your care to one practice, which supports better coordination and keeps your plan and reviews on track.
Can I set up a plan on a Saturday? Often, yes. Chelsea Arcade Medical is open six days a week, including Saturday mornings, which makes it easier to find time for the longer appointment a plan needs.
Let reception know it’s for a chronic disease management plan when you book so enough time is set aside.
I already have a plan from before July 2025. Do I need a new one? Not straight away. If you had a GP Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement in place before 1 July 2025, it stays valid until 30 June 2027.
At your next review, your GP will move you across to the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Just make sure to let your GP know about this.
What is a GP Chronic Disease Management Plan? A Guide for Chelsea Patients
Staying on top of a long-term health condition takes more than the occasional appointment. Between check-ups, medications, and the different professionals who might be involved, it’s easy for your care to feel scattered.
A GP chronic disease management plan is designed to fix exactly that. It’s a Medicare-supported way for your regular GP to bring your care together, agree on clear goals with you, and connect you with the right support when you need it.
If you’re managing an ongoing condition, here’s what a plan involves, who’s eligible, and how to set one up at Chelsea Arcade Medical.
What Is a Chronic Disease Management Plan?
A Medicare chronic disease management plan is a written plan your GP prepares with you to manage a chronic condition. It is one that has lasted, or is expected to last, six months or more.
Think of it as a roadmap for your care rather than a one-off fix.
There’s no set list of conditions it applies to. What matters is that you’re living with an ongoing health issue where a coordinated, planned approach genuinely helps. A GP chronic disease management plan, used right across Australia, always includes a few core parts:
From GPMP and Team Care Arrangement to a Single Plan
If you’ve had a plan before, you might know it by an older name. Until mid-2025, two separate arrangements did this job: the GP Management Plan (GPMP, item 721) and the Team Care Arrangement, which involved coordinating with at least two other health professionals.
On 1 July 2025, these were merged into one streamlined plan called the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). It covers everything the old plans did, with far less paperwork.
If you’re already on the previous plan, it remains valid until 30 June 2027, so there’s nothing you need to do right now.
Who Qualifies? GP Management Plan Eligibility in Australia
GP management plan eligibility across Australia isn’t decided by a checklist. It comes down to your GP’s clinical judgement. The main test is simple: do you have a chronic or terminal condition likely to be present for six months or longer?
Because there’s no official list of what conditions qualify for a chronic disease management plan, plenty of different situations fit.
Conditions often managed this way include:
If you’re not sure if you qualify, the easiest step is to book a longer appointment and ask. When you’re in or around Chelsea, VIC, schedule a consultation with our GPs at Chelsea Arcade Medical for more information about your case.
How to Get a GP Management Plan at Chelsea Arcade Medical
Wondering how to get a GP management plan? At our Chelsea GP clinic, it’s a straightforward process:
Because a management plan works best with continuity of care, it helps to see the same GP where you can. Registering with MyMedicare links your care to one regular practice and supports better general practitioner care coordination. For scheduling, Chelsea Arcade Medical is open six days a week, including Saturday mornings.
Your Allied Health Support Under the Plan
A major benefit of a plan is subsidised access to allied health. The chronic disease management plan allied health rebate helps cover visits to professionals who support your condition. Once your GP arranges the referral, that might mean seeing a:
So how many allied health visits does a chronic disease plan cover? Medicare subsidises up to five individual visits per calendar year. You can use all five with one provider or split them across services.
They reset on 1 January and don’t carry over, so it’s worth planning them across the year. Providers set their own fees, so there may be a gap to pay on top of the rebate.
What About Fees and Bulk Billing?
At Chelsea Arcade Medical, GP Management Plans are bulk billed for all patients, whether or not you hold a concession card, and including children. So, GP Management Plan bulk billing applies to all patients with a valid Medicare card..
Related services that people managing a chronic condition often use are also bulk billed for all patients, including:
The one exception is Dr Shaminder Kaur, who has a different fee arrangement. An out-of-pocket fee may apply for these services if you see her. Reception can confirm the details when you book.
Because fees are reviewed from time to time, the current amounts are always available on our fees page, or just ask our staff when you call.
When to See Your GP
A management plan needs steady, planned care. It’s better to book an appointment sooner rather than later if:
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.
Care That Keeps Up With You
Managing a chronic condition gets far easier when your care is organised, your goals are clear, and your GP keeps the whole picture in view. A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan pulls all of that together, giving you one plan, one coordinated team, and one subsidised support along the way.
If you think a chronic management plan can help, our team at Chelsea Arcade Medical is here to talk it through.
Book your appointment online, or call our reception team on (03) 9772 9878 when you’re ready.
The information in this article is general in nature and isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice. If you’re concerned about your health, book an appointment with your GP at Chelsea Arcade Medical or call (03) 9772 9878.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My GP Management Plan Bulk Billed?
Yes. At Chelsea Arcade Medical, GP Management Plans are bulk billed for all patients. Related services such as eligible Health Assessments (45–49 and 75+) and Home Medication Reviews are bulk billed too.
The exception is Dr Shaminder Kaur, who has a different fee arrangement, so our reception team can confirm what applies before you book. Current rates are always listed on our fees page.
How many allied health visits will Medicare cover?
Under a chronic condition management plan, Medicare subsidises up to five individual allied health visits per calendar year (10 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients).
You can use them with one provider or spread them across different services. They also reset each 1 January, so it helps to plan them across the year.
Do I need to see the same GP for my plan?
It’s ideal, though not essential. Chronic condition management works best with continuity, so your GP knows your history and goals. Registering with MyMedicare at Chelsea Arcade Medical links your care to one practice, which supports better coordination and keeps your plan and reviews on track.
Can I set up a plan on a Saturday?
Often, yes. Chelsea Arcade Medical is open six days a week, including Saturday mornings, which makes it easier to find time for the longer appointment a plan needs.
Let reception know it’s for a chronic disease management plan when you book so enough time is set aside.
I already have a plan from before July 2025. Do I need a new one?
Not straight away. If you had a GP Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement in place before 1 July 2025, it stays valid until 30 June 2027.
At your next review, your GP will move you across to the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Just make sure to let your GP know about this.
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