Why Australian Health Funds Recognise Remedial Massage?

Unlike general relaxation massage, remedial massage is recognised by many Australian private health funds (like Medibank, Bupa, HBF, nib, etc) because:

1. It involves professional assessment and treatment planning. It’s not just a general massage.

2. Remedial massage therapists must hold recognised qualifications and often maintain professional association memberships, which insurers require to provide rebates.

3. Remedial massage is positioned as a therapeutic treatment that can assist with injury recovery, support pain management and musculoskeletal health, which aligns with preventative and rehabilitative care goals.

Because of all the above, clients who receive remedial massage from a qualified therapist can often claim rebates through their private health insurance extras.

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Reference Links

Remedial Massage Cover: https://www.hbf.com.au/health-insurance/remedial-massage

What is Remedial Massage: https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/my-medibank/using-your-cover/what-is-remedial-massage/

What is Remedial Massage: https://www.nib.com.au/the-checkup/everyday-health/health-and-wellbeing-habits/remedial-massage-benefits-techniques