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We regret to share that our practice has to increase the fees we charge you from 2 September 2024.
Our team has tried to avoid this as we understand the financial challenges many households face due to the increased cost of living. However, we have no choice.
Why are we increasing our fees?
The government subsidises your care each year through capitation. They give our practice a fixed amount of money each year for every enrolled patient on our books. Unfortunately this funding does not match inflation. Despite our sector;s best efforts to advocate for more funding and the government acknowledging the cost pressures practices face, they expect patients to cover the funding gap. With more people in our community needing our help for extended periods, capitation no longer covers the cost of providing our healthcare services. We are experiencing the same price increases from suppliers as many other businesses in our community.
Why now? So many families are struggling!
We assure you that Carterton Medical Centre did not make this decision lightly. We have tried our best to avoid this increase, as we recognise many households are doing it tough due to increased cost of living. But we can no longer put it off. We understand that any fee increase has the potential to make healthcare unaffordable and inequitable. That's why we try to proactively help our patients access any funding they're eligible for. If you are experiencing severe financial hardship, please contact our accounts person or Practice Manager to discuss options.
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