Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00144:reg:65:p34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00144
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 65 (pt 34/38)
Character Range: 143019–147996

Services                                             Pre and post-natal consultation and classes.
                                                               Midwife delivery services.

Natural Therapies                                              Alexander technique, Aromatherapy, Naturopathy, Biochemist, Bowen Therapy, Feldenkrais, Herbalist, Homeopathy, iridology, Kinesiology and One on One Pilates, Rolfing, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Shiatsu.

Occupational Therapy                                           Occupational Therapy.

Optical                                                        Single Vision glasses.
                                                               Bifocal glasses.
                                                               Multi-focal glasses.

Optical                                                        Contact lenses disposable and hard.
                                                               Disposable contacts.
(continued)                                                    Prescription - sight correcting lenses.
                                                               Frames.
                                                               Repair.

Orthoptics (Eye Therapy)                                       Eye therapy

Osteopathic Services                                           Osteopathy

Overseas                                                       Means a cover provided to a person who is not an Australian Resident, is not entitled to full Medicare benefits and is visiting Australian on a temporary or long stay visa for holiday, study or work purposes.  Residents of Australian territories are deemed to be "overseas visitors" when visiting Australia.

Pharmacy                                                       Pharmaceutical.
                                                               Hormonal implants.
                                                               Skin contraceptives.
                                                               Preventive vaccines - Hepatitis A/B Injections, Flu, Travel and other approved vaccines.

Physiotherapy                                                  Physiotherapy.

Podiatry (Chiropody)                                           Podiatry, Biomechanical Assessment, Casts, Orthotics  - custom made sporthotics or formthotics.

Medical devices or human tissue products, Aids and Appliances  Post operation aids (eg. surgical stockings), Braces and supports (eg. crutches), Medical aids (including Irlen lens), Non-surgical medical devices or human tissue products (including wigs), Artificial appliances, Wheel chairs, Walking frames
                                                               Nebuliser, TENS machine, asthma spacer, blood glucose monitor.

Psych/Group Therapy                                            Psychology.

School                                                         Benefits paid, as a result of a personal injury to a student covered by the policy while at school or travelling to or from school or any associated school activity and not paid or payable from any other source. This benefit is for essential health care services, other than services provided in hospital or those attracting a Medicare benefit.

Sickness and Accident                                          Accident means an unforeseen event, occurring by chance and caused by an unintentional and external force or object resulting in involuntary personal hurt or damage to the body of a person covered by a policy, which requires immediate medical advice or treatment from a registered practitioner. This General Treatment benefit is for essential health care services, other than services provided in hospital or those attracting a Medicare benefit.

                                                               Note: The term "Sickness and Accident" historically included the business of undertaking liability to pay a lump sum, or make periodic payments, on the occurrence of a personal accident, disease or sickness, or was contingent on some treatment or services being provided to the insured, or on the payment of fees or charges for any treatment or services. The Act does not recognise payment of benefits in these circumstances as health insurance business.

                                                               (Division 121, Private Health Insurance Act 2007 and Private Health Insurance (Health Insurance Business) Rules 2018).

Speech Therapy                                                 Speech therapy.

Theatre Fees                                                   Procedure room.
                                                               Outpatient theatre fee.
                                                               Medical gases (such as oxygen).

Travel and Accommodation                                       Accommodation expenses for parent/partner to accompany