1 September 2026
Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plans, Explained
If you’ve been told you may be eligible for Medicare-supported dietitian visits, the current pathway is usually a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). You may still hear people use older terms such as “EPC” or “Chronic Disease Management plan”, particularly for plans created before the 2025 changes.
What a GPCCMP is
A GPCCMP is prepared by a GP or prescribed medical practitioner for an eligible patient with a chronic condition. Where allied health care is appropriate, the GP can refer the patient to eligible providers such as a dietitian.
How many allied health visits are available?
Eligible patients can access up to five MBS-supported individual allied health services per calendar year under the chronic-condition framework. Those services are shared across the allied health providers involved in the plan — they are not automatically five dietitian visits if you are also using other allied health services.
What changed from the old EPC/CDM system?
From 1 July 2025, the previous GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement pathway was replaced by the single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Older plans prepared before 1 July 2025 have transition arrangements through 30 June 2027.
How to get a referral
Ask your GP whether a GPCCMP and dietitian referral are appropriate for your condition and circumstances. Your GP determines eligibility and which allied health services should form part of the plan.
Do you need a GPCCMP to see a dietitian?
No. Private dietitian appointments can be booked without a GP referral. The GPCCMP pathway is relevant when you want to access eligible Medicare-supported allied health services.
See the fees page for how Karma Nutrition handles Medicare, DVA and private appointments, or book a consultation if you already have your referral.
This is general information only and is not personal medical or financial advice. Medicare rules and rebate amounts can change; confirm your eligibility and current entitlements with your GP or Medicare.
Ready to book?
GP referral or not, Medicare, DVA or private — start with the appointment option that suits you.