Yes — acupuncture is covered by most Australian private health funds that include Traditional Chinese Medicine or Natural Therapies extras cover. Rebates are claimed on the spot via HICAPS.
Most Australians with private health insurance that includes a TCM or Natural Therapies extras component can claim a rebate for acupuncture sessions. The amount varies between funds and policy levels — typically $15–$40 per session. Some premium extras policies cover up to $60 per session.
At Rainbow Medicine, we have HICAPS (Health Industry Claims and Payments Service) available at all clinics. This means you swipe your health fund card after each treatment and pay only the gap — no paperwork, no receipts to submit, no waiting for reimbursement.
Major Australian health funds that typically cover acupuncture include Bupa, HCF, Medibank, nib, GMHBA, AHM, Teachers Health, and most regional funds. The coverage level depends on your specific policy.
Dr Christine Shen (Acupuncturist) at Rainbow Medicine is a registered Bupa provider (provider number C179350). For other funds, our practitioners' AHPRA registration and ATMS membership qualifies them for rebates under most fund policies. We recommend calling your health fund to confirm your specific entitlement before your first appointment.
Contact your health fund, then book with confidence. HICAPS makes claiming simple.
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