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Population Health > Allied Health > Allied Health Services
Many allied health services are provided privately within private practices. Private allied health professionals, like your general practitioner, charge a fee for delivery of their service. The fee is variable depending on the allied health professional and the type of service provided (e.g. assessment, treatment, group session).
You can find a private Allied Health service through the Yellow Pages. Professional associations also have directories of private services, including:
Your local hospital or community health centre may also be able to provide information on private allied health services.
Private Health Insurance
Individuals with private health insurance and ancillary insurance may be able to claim a portion of out of pocket expenses for private allied health services from their health fund. The majority of health funds will pay a benefit for allied health services, depending on the type of cover held. Individuals with private health insurance may choose to access private health services to gain the maximum benefit from their fund and benefit from reduced waiting times.
Medicare
The Australian Government has recently introduced a number of Medicare items for allied health services. These items allow individuals to claim a Medicare rebate for part of the fee charged by a private allied health professional. Medicare rebate is only available for specific conditions and require referral from a General Practitioner.
To find out more about the Medicare items available for private allied health services talk to your GP.
Becoming a Private Allied Health Provider
If you are interested in becoming a private allied health provider in country WA we have developed a resource guide to assist you.
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