Private Health Fund Rebates for Fitness Services
The following information about specific funds should be taken as a guide only and is not an exhaustive list of funds recognising fitness services. If your client holds private health insurance, suggest they contact their fund to determine what is required to enable them to gain a rebate and what level of rebate they are eligible to receive. It’s important to remember that all funds are different! Some funds require you to be registered with AUSactive, while others also require you to register with them directly. A doctor or allied health professional referral will be be required to indicate that the program is necessary due to an existing health or medical condition. Finally, it’s also important to remember that the amount of a potential refund is heavily dependent on the level of cover held by the member and that holding private health insurance does not automatically ensure eligibility for a refund for fitness service.
Medibank
AUSactive personal trainers and businesses are recognised by Medibank!
Face-to-face Personal Training sessions provided by approved AUSactive personal trainers who have a Certificate IV (or above) qualification, or equivalent, in Fitness are claimable by eligible Medibank My Choice Extras Support or Medibank My Choice Extras customers who are managing a health condition identified by a health practitioner.
Bupa
Bupa Health Management benefits: Gym memberships and personal training
To help manage your client’s health, Bupa provide a benefit towards some of the costs of gym memberships and personal training delivered by AUSactive recognised providers. These benefits are available to Bupa members on the following health insurance products:
- Corporate Everyday Extras
- Corporate Mid Extras
- Corporate Advanced Extras
- Corporate Total Extras
*Eligibility criteria, yearly limits, waiting periods, fund and policy rules apply.
Gym fees and personal training fees are only claimable when the exercise program is designed to address or improve a specific diagnosed health or medical condition – for example, arthritis. To claim, a health professional such as a GP, medical specialist or exercise physiologist must complete the Health Management Gym and PT Medical Form on your client’s behalf. Bupa will only pay benefits for AUSactive recognised Gyms and Personal Training providers.
nib
nib Healthier Lifestyle Benefits Program
AUSactive personal trainers and businesses are recognised by nib to provide.
personal training sessions and gym memberships to nib members on selected extras covers to manage existing health conditions identified by health practitioner.
All trainers must have: Certificate lV in Fitness or above, current CPR, First Aid and current AUSactive registration.
Westfund
Westfund ultimate Extras health insurance designed for people committed to maintaining a proactive and healthy lifestyle. It offers benefits for extras that help you manage your health, like gym memberships, vitamins and preventative health checks.
Westfund only offers rebates to registered AUSactive Businesses and Cert IV and above AUSactive registered exercise professionals.
All AUSactive Personal training invoices must display:
- Client name
- ABN & Australian business address of Personal Trainer.
- Westfund provider number is your AUSactive Personal Trainer membership number.
- Details of service provided (e.g 30 minute personal training session).
All AUSactive business membership or class invoices, must display:
- Client name
- Business name
- ABN and Australian address of the exercise facility
- Your Westfund provider number is your AUSactive business membership number and must be displayed
- Details of service used (e.g. 45min weight training, cardio equipment, classes).
RT Health
RT Health Top and Smart Extras
A benefit for gym membership is payable where the gym is registered with AUSactive and a letter of recommendation from a Medical Practitioner, Medical Specialist, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist stating the medical reason the member needs to attend the gym and supplied together with a gym membership receipt. The letter will be valid for 12 months, after which a new letter will be requested before further claims can be paid.
All AUSactive Personal training invoices must display:
- Client name
- ABN & Australian business address of Personal Trainer.
- RT Health provider number is your AUSactive Personal Trainer membership number.
- Details of service provided (e.g 30 minute personal training session).
All AUSactive business membership or class invoices, must display:
- Client name
- Business name
- ABN and Australian address of the exercise facility
- Your RT Health provider number is your AUSactive business membership number and must be displayed
- Details of service used (e.g. 45min weight training, cardio equipment, classes).
