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6   Subsection 8.9.5.2 (Specialists and allied health benefits)
    Omit the subsection, substitute:
2.  Subject to subsection 3, reimbursement under this section is limited to the out of pocket expenses incurred by an eligible dependant for the following services or products.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                            Consultation with a specialist.
                                                                                                                                                                                  Note: The service must have a Medicare Benefits Schedule item number.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                            Medically prescribed, dental and optical appliances.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                            An allied health service, including any listed in the following table.

Item  Service                      Benefit
1.    Audiology                    Consultation by an eligible audiologist under the Health Insurance (Allied Health Services) Determination 2014.
2.    Chiropractic and Osteopathy  Consultation by a chiropractor or osteopath registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
3.    Dental                       Consultation by a dentist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Includes items listed by the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
4.    Dietary                      Consultation by an allied health professional under the Health Insurance (Allied Health Services) Determination 2014.
5.    Occupational Therapy         Consultation by an occupational therapist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
6.    Optical                      Consultation by an optometrist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Includes all prescription eyewear, lenses, frames, contact lenses and repairs.
7.    Physiotherapy                Consultation by a physiotherapist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
8.    Podiatry and Chiropody       Consultation by a podiatrist or chiropodist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
9.    Psychology                   Consultation by a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
10.   Speech Therapy               Consultation by an allied health professional under the Health Insurance (Allied Health Services) Determination 2014.