Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a Podiatrist at Wagga Podiatry Plus?
Is my appointment covered by my private health insurance?
No, you do not need a referral to book an appointment. If you do have a referral from your gp you may be eligible for a partial rebate by medicare. See below.
Wagga Podiatry Plus accepts all private health insurers. How much they cover will depend on your individual levels of cover. If you have Podiatry as part of your cover you will be eligible for a rebate. We recommend that you contact your private health insurance provider before your appointment to check on your level of cover and your likely rebate.
Is my appointment covered by Medicare?
Do you have hicaps?
Yes we do. If you have podiatry cover through your private health insurace we can process and on the spot private health insurance rebate at the end of your appointment. Make sure you bring your physical card with you to the appointment.
Private podiatry services are not covered by medicare. We do accept Chronic Disease Management Plans (formerly enhanced primary care plans). This is a referral written by your GP which covers a portion of your appointment fee for up to 5 visits per year.
These plans are formulated by the general practitioner for individuals who have a chronic disease e.g Diabetes, Osteoarthritis etc. You can discuss this with your GP so that they can assess your eligibility prior to your appointment.
Can I cancel my appointment?
Wagga podiatry plus runs by appointment. We require at least 24 hours of notice to cancel any appointments. If no notice is received by phone or email and the appointment is not attended, 75% of the appointment will be charged.
If it is canceled within 24 hours of the appointment, 50% of the appointment will be charged.
What do I bring to the appointment?
Please bring any relevant referrals, letters or results of scans. For biomechanical and injury appointments please bring your commonly worn footwear and any orthotics/braces that you may use.
For any skin and nail based appointments please ensure any nail polish or shellac is removed prior to your appointment.
How much do appointments cost?
Appointment fees vary on the nature of the appointment. Our fees are competitive and not exorbitant. If you have questions about the specific costs you can call us or send an email for a full breakdown of the expected fees of a specific service.