Private Health Insurance Rebates for Medical Devices

Did you know that Many private health insurers in Australia will provide a rebate to customers who purchase a medical device from an authorised health provider. 

Caremax is a registered Bupa Health Aids and Appliances Provider (Provider Number EP00138), Our Products that may be claimed include:

- TENS Machines

- Blood pressure monitors

- Oximeter

- Surgical Stockings & Pressure garments

- Nebuliser and spacers (asthma)

- Knee & Shoulder Braces

Depending upon your fund, your purchase receipt and a letter of recommendation from a GP or physiotherapist is normally required.

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Rebate Amount

For private health insurance customers, the list below gives some indication of TENS machine product rebates. This information is for general purpose only. It is always advisable to contact your health fund directly for details relevant to your level of cover.

 

- ACA Health Benefits Fund – 80% up to $400
- AHM– Basic Hospital $60, Top Hospital $80, Life Choice Plus 80%, Maxi Care / Ultra Care 80%
- BHP Lysaght – Gold Extra up to 80% or $200
- Bupa (Provider Number: EP00138) - Check with Bupa 134 135
- CBHS Friendly Society – $146 max
- Central West Health – Check with Central West Health
- Defence Health – Up to $300 every 3 years
- Doctors Health Fund – up to 75%
- GMHBA – $100 Max
- Health Care Insurance Ltd– 85% to a limit of $50 every 3 years
- Health Insurance Fund of Australia –75% up to $300
- Health Partners –85% to a limit of $50
- Healt.com.au –60%-85&, $300-$500 max
- HBF –Check with HBF
- Latrobe Health Services– Check with Latrobe Health Services
- Medibank Private – Check with Medibank
- Mildura Health Fund –$125-$200
- NIB – Check with NIB
- NRMA – Top Cover Extras $200
- People Care – Check with PeopleCare
- Pheonix Health Fund – 80% up to limit of $900
- Police Health Fund – 80% up to limit of $150 per person
- QLD Country Health – Private Hospital 80%
- Teachers Health –$160 max
- St Lukes Health Tasmania – 90% up to $200
- West Fund – $150 every 3 years