Health Coverage

HEALTH FUND AND TAX REBATE INFORMATION FOR CPAP EQUIPMENT

The following table gives detailed information on what coverage and the rebate available.

ProvidersPolicies/
Benefits
PhoneMachineMask/
Parts
ReferralProof of Purchase/PaymentNotes
AHM1. Top Hospital (max $600)
Machines: $600/5yrs
Mask/Parts: $100/yr

2. Other Hospital (max $500)
Machine: $500/5yrs
Mask/Parts: $80/yr
1300 253 0635 years12 monthsLetterYesHospital Policies ONLY
Financial Year
Purchase within Australia
BUPA1. Platinum Extras
Machine & Servicing:
85% (up to $1000)/2yrs

2. Silver Extras
Machine & Servicing:
60% (up to $500)/2yrs
1800 812 5352 yearsNASleep Study Results
Script
Letter from Sleep Specialist
YesMachine ONLY
Cover must be included in Extras (CHECK)
HCF1. Newer Policies (max $180)
Machine: $180/3-5yrs
Accessories: $180/yr

2. Older Policies (max $500)
Machine: $500/3-5yrs
Accessories: $500/yr
13 13 343-5 years12 monthsProof of needYes
MediBankComprehensive policies
Machines ONLY
$500/yr
13 14 9012 monthsNALetter from treating doctor
Purchase within 12 months of sleep study / titration
YesPurchases made within Australia
nib1. Top Extras
Machine & Accessories:
75% (up to $500)

2. Other
Machine & Accessories:
60% (up to $250)
1800 139 9012 years12 monthsProof of needYes1 machine per person/2 years
GU Health1. Superior Benifit Extras
80% of invoice
(up to $500)/yr

2. Lowest before no CPAP benefits
60% of invoice
(up to $500)/yr
1800 249 96612 months-Letter from treating doctorYesUnclear whether mask and accessories are included
Member year

A Tax rebate is available to a taxpayer whose net medical expenses* in the year of income exceeds $1,500. These medical expenses include medical equipment providing they have been referred by a Doctor. The rebate is 20% of the excess of the net medical expenses over $1,500. * Net medical expenses are medical expenses paid less any refunds received, or that could be received from Medicare or a private health fund. *Please note that coverage is dependant on your policy with your provider and it is recommended that you contact you insurance provider prior