Insurance and Funding Information
Navigating our private and public health system can be a bit of a minefield, so we’ve covered the basics of how you may be able to receive funding for Physiotherapy services here.
Click on the buttons for more information on each service or funding type.
Private Health:
Key Points:
Physiotherapy is covered under most Private health extras / ancillary cover and we accept most private health funds at Formotion Physio.
We have healthpoint for on the spot claims with both physical and digital cards so you only need to pay the gap.
Medicare / Chronic Disease Management Plans:
(Previously called EPC plans).
Key Points:
GP referred Physio sessions for chronic conditions - maximum of 5 per year.
Rebate of ~$60.35 which you generally claim back after paying the usual session fee.
Worker's Compensation
Key Points:
Physiotherapy may be provided to workers who have sustained a workplace injury, this is funded through the workplace’s insurance cover.
You’ll need a GP referral, claim acceptance letter and claim number.
Physiotherapy for the specific injury is covered by the insurer once the claim has been accepted.
DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Key points:
GP / medical referral for Physiotherapy - lasts for 12 sessions or 1 year, whichever finishes first.
You’ll need a new GP referral after each course of treatment (12 sessions) finishes.
These are bulk billed (you don’t pay anything).
Please check with us prior if you plan to use a DVA card as these appointments are subject to availability and practitioner.
Motor Vehicle Accident compensation (MVA)
Key Points:
Physiotherapy may be provided to people who have sustained a motor vehicle injury, including pedestrians. passengers and cyclists injured by a vehicle, through the Insurance Commission of WA (ICWA).