TAC psychology and neuropsychology fees: what the TAC pays per hour
The TAC's published maximum payment rate for a standard-registration individual psychology or neuropsychology consultation.
| Service type | TAC pays | Effective | Directory here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard registration, individual consultation (item 90000) | $250.00 per hour | 1 July 2026 | No directory on this site yet |
What this table does not cover
The source guide notes provisional registration is paid at a lower rate than standard registration, but the specific provisional-registration figure was not on the page this was sourced from. We have not published a number for it rather than estimate one; check directly with the TAC or your provider if this applies to you.
Do I need TAC approval first?
Psychology is on the TAC's first-90-day list when referred by a medical practitioner. No prior TAC approval is needed to start. One rule to know: the TAC states it cannot pay for psychology treatment delivered by a social worker or counsellor, only by a registered and qualified psychologist.
What this means if you are the client
If you are seeing a registered psychologist for TAC-funded treatment and they bill at or below $250.00 per hour (standard registration), you should not be out of pocket. If a social worker or counsellor is providing your support, ask specifically whether it can be billed to the TAC as psychology treatment, since the TAC states it cannot pay a social worker or counsellor for that item.
What this means if you bill the TAC
The TAC pays $250.00 per hour for a standard-registration individual consultation (item 90000), effective 1 July 2026. Provisionally registered psychologists are paid at a lower rate; confirm the current provisional figure directly with the TAC, as it was not on the fee schedule page this table was sourced from.
Common questions
How much does the TAC pay for a psychology session?
$250.00 per hour for a standard-registration individual consultation (item 90000), effective 1 July 2026. Provisional-registration rates are lower; the exact figure was not published on the page we sourced this from.
Do I need TAC approval before starting psychology treatment?
No, not in the first 90 days, as long as it is referred by a medical practitioner. Continuing past 90 days follows the same approval process as other allied health services.
Can a social worker or counsellor provide TAC-funded psychology treatment?
No. The TAC states it cannot pay for psychology treatment provided by a social worker or counsellor, only by a registered and qualified psychologist. A social worker can still provide other TAC-funded mental health support, just not billed as psychology treatment.
Need help with this?
This directory currently covers attendant care only, so we do not list psychology and neuropsychology providers. Start with your doctor's recommendation, or Get matched if you need help with attendant care instead.
Other TAC fee schedules
- Attendant care $73.58 per hour
- Physiotherapy $100.07 per session
- Occupational therapy $170.07 per hour
- Chiropractic $59.47 per session
- Exercise physiology $122.29 per hour
Sources: Transport Accident Commission fee schedules for attendant care, physiotherapy, psychology and neuropsychology, occupational therapy, chiropractic, and exercise physiology services (tac.vic.gov.au/providers/invoicing-and-fees/fee-schedules), and "Finding and choosing a provider", tac.vic.gov.au. Checked July 2026.