Medicare
You can receive a Medicare rebate for an osteopathic service if you are a patient in the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) program and you may receive a rebate for some X-rays referred by an osteopath
What You Can Claim
As an osteopathic patient, you may be able to claim a rebate from a range of government agencies or private health insurers. Requirements and rebates vary across programs so please discuss with your GP, case manager, or osteopath.
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS clients who self-manage an individualised funding package must consult their scheme case manager to determine if osteopathic services are appropriate to be funded under the NDIS
Workcover Schemes
Osteopaths are eligible to provide workplace injury management services in each Australian state and territory
Motor Vehicle Accident Schemes
Each state and territory in Australia operates a scheme for people injured in a motor vehicle under Compulsory Third Party arrangements
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Veterans Affairs
To access DVA services, you need a referral from a GP, specialist, treating hospital doctor, a hospital discharge planner, or an osteopath with a current referral
Private Health Insurance
Osteopathy rebates are available from most private health insurers
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