Australian Unity recognises the following Allied Health Provider services:

• Audiology
• Dietetics
• Osteopathy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech therapy
• Chiropractic
• Exercise Physiology
• Occupational Therapy
• Podiatry
• Dental
• Eye therapy
• Optometry
• Psychology

Note: The recognition of these services is subject to the level of Extras cover offered by Australian Unity and held by the member. The services listed are subject to change.

Allied Health providers must meet the following recognition requirements.

You can find your relevant registration board and association here.

Once you meet our recognition requirements and those of your board or association you will need to register for a Medicare provider number. Medicare will then send us your details, which we will then add to our provider list.

Telehealth: Members can claim for allied health services delivered via telehealth, where the product pays benefit for the following: dietetics, psychology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy. Benefits are the same for these modalities whether the consultation is face-to-face or via telehealth, and the same claiming rules apply.

Optical Dispensers

Australian Unity will recognise Optical Dispensers that meet with our recognised provider terms where the following are present:

• An ABN
• A dispensing outlet located and contactable within Australia
• A current Australian Optical Dispensing Certificate
• Current certificates of currency confirming a minimum of $2 million professional indemnity insurance
• Current certificates of currency confirming a minimum of $10 million public liability insurance & product liability insurance

Once you meet these requirements you can fill in a provider registration form which can be found here. 

Orthotic Suppliers

Australian Unity will recognise Orthotic Suppliers that meet with our recognised provider terms where the following are present:

• A relevant professional qualification
• An approved orthotic supply course

All courses are assessed on a case by case basis. For further information please contact our Provider Services team on 1800035360.

Important: The Australian Government has announced that health funds must remove 16 natural therapies from their complying covers by 1 April 2019. Click here for more details