Blog Series – All you wanted to know about health funds but were afraid to ask – Deciphering the item numbers – Part 2 – Item no.’s 600-779
Be careful with these item numbers as you may need to be in the health fund for 12 months. Some levels of cover may not rebate this item as it is considered a cosmetic item.
There is also a limit for the year. It is important to ask the health fund what is the limit for the year AND when does the year start and finish. Is it the calendar year, the financial year, the date joined, or a date specific for that health fund? This can be important as timing of treatment, if possible, allows the most effective use of your health fund rebates.
Some funds have a loyalty bonus that allow for extra rebates. This bonus may have an expiry date, so the timing treatment would be important here as well. The dentist cannot ask the fund on your behalf due to privacy issues.
The health fund is a relationship with the patient and NOT the dentist.
Implant item numbers – Part 1 – Non-surgical – 661-679
Surgical items for the placement of the implants in the bone 684-691
The wonderful world of dentures Part one – New dentures-Item no. 711-734
New dentures – Part two – Item no. 735-739 – More interesting bits to them
Denture maintenance – Item no. 741-754
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Blog Series - All you wanted to know about health funds but were afraid to ask – Deciphering the item numbers - Part 3 - Item no.’s 811-999