Newtown Osteopathic Health

Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners. Therefore patients do not require a referral from a doctor or other health care professional.

Osteopathy and Private Health Insurance

Most major private health insurance covers Osteopathic treatment

Osteopathy and HICAPS

Yes. We also have HICAPS making claims faster and on the spot. It is a time efficient service for patients

Osteopathy and Medicare Plus

(Enhanced Primary Care Scheme)

Yes. Medicare recognises government registered osteopaths for
treatment of patients under the Enhanced Primary Care scheme
(EPC). A referral and evaluation from your GP is necessary.

Osteopathy and Workcover

Yes. Work cover authority recognises registered osteopaths for
treatment of a workplace injury. A GP referral is necessary.

 

Osteopathy and the Motor Accident Authority

Yes. The Motor Accident Authority recognises osteopathic
treatment for injury sustained from a motor vehicle accident.
A GP referral is necessary as co-management is often the case.