Private Health Fund Rebates

ahm members whose Extras products include ‘Psychology and Counselling’ can claim a benefit for Counselling consultations, up to their annual limit.

To find out if you can claim benefits towards Counselling, refer to your Product Guide which is available on the ahm website. If your extras cover includes ‘Psychology and Counselling’, you can claim a benefit up to your annual limit.

Rebates for counselling services are available for all Bupa members who have the appropriate level of Extras cover. Counselling Rebates are a part of Extras products under the heading ‘Mental Health’.

A number of factors can affect what benefits are payable, including the product, waiting periods, and yearly limits. Contact Bupa directly on 134 135 to determine your benefit entitlements

HCF members whose Extras products include ‘Mental health Services’ can claim a benefit for counselling consultations, up to their annual limit. Call 13 13 34, visit a branch, or go online at hcf.com.au, for more information.

The Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) represent a number of smaller, regional health funds. The funds currently offering rebates for counselling and psychotherapy are:

• St Luke’s Health
• Police Health
• GMHBA
• Westfund
• Emergency Services Health
• Phoenix Health
• see-u by HBF (previously CUA)
• AIA Health
• Teachers Union Health

The rebates available will depend on the individual health funds. Contact your fund for details.