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Changes to health rebates

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By Tommy
Category: health news

 

There are some big changes coming into place as of April 1st, 2019 with regards to government funding for private health. You will no longer be able to claim rebates for 17 alternative health practices due to lack of evidence for efficacy.

A list of natural therapies that will no longer receive government rebates for private health include;

- Alexander technique

- Aromatherapy

- Bowen therapy

- Buteyko

- Feldenkrais

- Herbalism/western herbalism

- Homeopathy

- Iridology

- Kinesiology

- Naturopathy

- Pilates

- Reflexology

- Rolfing

- Shiatsu

- Tai chi

- Yoga

For more information read the link below.

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/australia-ends-insurance-subsidies-for-naturopathy-homeopathy-and-more/