The legislative change allows health funds to provide rebates for health treatments incorporating these therapies, should funds decide to cover them. However, the therapies can only be covered for the treatment of health conditions or under a health management program rather than just for fitness.
Private health insurers are working with industry associations to create accreditation, claims, and other required processes to support the change. With the assistance of professional associations, these processes are expected to be in place in early 2026.
For fitness professionals, particularly those offering services in Yoga, Pilates, and other natural therapies, this development presents an opportunity to align their offerings with the evolving health insurance landscape. By ensuring their services meet the necessary accreditation standards, practitioners can provide clients with the added benefit of insurance rebates, potentially increasing client engagement and business growth.
Published: Monday 2nd March, 2026
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