Medicare to cover treatment for severe eating disorders for the first time

Government announces $110.7m in funding to provide treatment packages for up to 30,000 patients a year

Tens of thousands of Australians with severe eating disorders will soon be able to access treatment under Medicare for the first time.

The government says that from 1 November next year, patients will be able to access a Medicare subsidy to receive up to 40 psychological services and 20 with a dietician each year.

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