Rebates

You may be able to claim back fees

Private Health Fund

The majority of private health funds in Australia cover podiatry. Using the HICAPS online claiming system available at The Foot Group, you can receive your private health insurance rebate instantly.

Veterans' Affairs

Our podiatrists are registered to provide services for veterans, including treatment, biomechanical assessment, prescription orthotics and footwear referrals.

Medicare

The Medicare Plus Program provides limited cover for patients with chronic and complex conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, etc. A referral from a GP is necessary for up to 5 visits per year for those patients who fulfil the criteria.

Workers Compensation

If your foot-related injury or accident happened at work, workers compensation may help. Pre-approval is required for all workers compensation cases.

During the first year of a child's life their feet grow rapidly, reaching almost half their adult size. By the age of 12, a child's foot is about 90 per cent of its adult length.