New definition of Remedial Massage and revised requirements for Provider Recognition
Medibank Private has recently revised the definition of Remedial Massage and Provider Recognitionstatus for your review.
Clients who have private health insurance or employer provided insurance may be eligible for refunds on myotherapy fees. Myotherapy is often included in the ‘Extras’ schedule.
Patient Records – Upon request, and with consent of the patient, Practitioners must provide a copy of the Patients clinical notes, including, Assessment, Treatment Plan and treatment notes, on request from a Fund, to support a claim for Health Benefits.
The information below on health funds should only be used as a guide as schedules are frequently reviewed and the number of funds recognising Myotherapy is growing all the time. Please check with your health fund if Myotherapy is included in their schedules, the rate at which they refund and the limits on refunds.
The following Funds currently rebate for Myotherapy treatments:
Please note with funds marked * are part of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG). Funds marked # you do not need a provider no – your receipt must have your full name, practice address and IRMA membership no.
Comprehensive Health Fund information is sent to all new members re the registration process. You only need to contact Funds who do not receive a monthly/weekly member update from IRMA.
IRMA sends monthly updates to the Aust Unity, AHM, ARHG, HBA (including MBF), HCF (including Manchester Unity), HBF, Medibank and NIB. Your information is taken directly from the database. They will not recognise you if we do not have your practice information, current Insurance and 1st Aid. Please ensure all other information is current.
Aust. Unity: Level 2, 114 Albert Rd, Sth.Melb. Contact: 13 29 39
Apply direct for your provider number
ACA Health Benefits Funds * 148 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Aust Country Health#: Locked Bag 1006 Matraville NSW 2036 Contact: 13 42 46
Quote IRMA Number, full name and address
AHM: www.ahm.com.au Contact: 134 246
Quote IRMA Number in between ‘I’ and ‘Y’ (for myo) or ‘I’ and ‘R’ (r/massage) e.g. I401339Y or I401339R
HBA (BUPA)^: Ask for ‘Provider Operations’, PO Box 14639, Melb Mail Centre Vic 8001
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
CBHS Friendly Society: Locked Bag 5014 Parramatta NSW 2124 Contact: 02 9843 7620
Apply direct for your provider number
Cessnock District Health *: PO Box 183, Cessnock NSW 2325
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
CUA Health Limited*: GPO Box 100 Brisbane Qld 4001
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Defence Health *: 344 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Vic 3000
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Doctors Health Fund *: Contact 1800 226 126
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Frank Private Health Insurance *(ARHG): Contact: 1300 437 265
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Fit Health Insurance * GPO Box 90, Geelong VIC 3220 Contact: 1300 348 111
GMF # : PO Box 513 Kalgoorlie WA 5433 Contact: 1300 653 099
Quote IRMA Number, full name and address
GMHBA * #: PO Box 761, Geelong 3220
Quote IRMA Number, full name and address
Health Care Insurance Ltd*: 50 Marine Tce Burnie Tas 7320
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Grand United: 149 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000 Contact: 1800 249 966
Apply direct for your provider number
Gvt. Employees Fund #: Locked Bag 1006 Matraville NSW 2036 Contact: 1300 366 868
Quote IRMA Number, full name and address
HBF : GPO Box C101, Perth WA 6809 contact: 133 243 or logon to www.hbf.com.au
Apply direct for your provider number
Health Partners *: GPO Box 1493, Adelaide SA 5001
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
HIF WA *: GPO Box X2221, Perth WA 6001
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
HCF: 330 Collins St, Melbourne Vic 3000
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Latrobe Health Services (Federation Health)* #: PO Box 41, Morwell 3840
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Manchester Unity (subsidary of HCF): 307 Pitt, Sydney Sth NSW 1234 Contact: 02 9322 1281
Use your HCF provider number
MBF (BUPA): 50 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000 Contact: 131 137
Apply direct for your provider number
Medibank Private: GPO Box 9999 in your capital city.
Contact IRMA to be issued with a provider number
Mildura & District Health*: PO Box 546, Mildura Vic 3500
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Mutual Health+: Locked Bag 1006, Matraville NSW 2036 Contact 13 42 46
Apply direct for your provider number
Navy Health Fund *: PO Box 172, Box Hill Vic 3128
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
NIB Health #: (IOOF merged with NIB): 140 Queen St Melbourne Vic 3000 Contact: 13 14 63
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Onemedifund*: Locked Bag 33, Wollongong NSW 2500
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Peoplecare Health Insurance*: Locked Bag 33, Wollongong NSW 2500
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Phoenix Health Fund *: Industrial Drive, Mayfield NSW 2304
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Police Health Fund*: PO Box 6111, Halifax St, Adelaide Sa 5000
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Queensland Country Health Ltd*: PO Box 42, Aitkenvale Qld 4814 Contact: 1800 813 415
Apply direct for your provider number
Railway & Transport Health Fund*: 46 Burwood Rd Burwood NSW 2134
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Seniors Advantage*: PO Box 915J Launceston Tas 0711
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
St Luke’s Health *: PO Box 915J, Launceston Tasmania 0711
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Teachers Federation Health*: 188 Day St, Sydney 2000
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Transport Health *: 1st Floor, 487 Swan St, Richmond 3121
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Teachers Union Health *: PO Box 265, Forititude Valley Qld 4006
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
Westfund*: Po Box 235 Lithgow NSW 2790
Quote IRMA Number on your receipts
^ Bupa – MBF, HBA and Mutual Community have been rebranded as of November 2011.
* Part of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG)
+ Part of the Australian Health Management Group
# You do not need a Provider No from these Health Funds. Your receipt requires your full name, address and IRMA membership No.