Claiming Back Fees
You may be able to claim back fees.
There are many podiatry treatments and services that are covered by private health care or through Workers Compensation, Medicare Plus or Veterans Affairs.
Find out if you can claim back your podiatry fees
Private Health Fund
The majority of private health funds in Australia cover podiatry. Using the HICAPS online claiming system available you can receive your private health insurance rebate instantly.
Veterans’ Affairs
Our podiatrists are registered to provide services for veterans, including treatment, biomechanical assessment, prescription orthotics and footwear referrals.
Medicare
The Medicare Plus Program provides limited cover for patients with chronic and complex conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, etc. A referral from a GP is necessary for up to 5 visits per year for those patients who fulfil the criteria.
SIRA (Workers Compensation)
If your foot-related injury or accident happened at work, workers compensation may help. Pre-approval is required for all workers compensation cases.
