8.9.1 Purpose
8.9.2 Definitions
8.9.3 Members this Part applies to
8.9.4 Registration of newborns
8.9.5 Application for reimbursement
8.9.6 Reimbursement - General practice setting
Medical services are not limited to those provided by General Practitioners directly, and include other services provided within their general practice setting such as a general practice nurse changing a wound dressing or removing stitches.
8.9.6A Reimbursement benefit
If this amount is unused at the end of a financial year it does not carry over to future financial years.
8.9.7 Reimbursable items – Specialists, allied health services and related products
An allied health service includes any of the following.
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An eligible audiologist under the Health Insurance (Allied Health Services) Determination 2014.
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A chiropractor or osteopath registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
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A dentist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, including the cost of items listed by the Australian Dental Association in the Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary.
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An allied health professional for Dietary or speech therapy under the Health Insurance (Allied Health Services) Determination 2014.
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An occupational therapist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
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An optometrist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, including the cost of all prescription eyewear, lenses, frames, contact lenses and repairs.
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A physiotherapist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
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A podiatrist or chiropodist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
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A psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
