Use your extras cover for Exercise Physiology โ no referral needed.
Most extras cover policies include Exercise Physiology rebates. Depending on your policy and annual limits, you may be able to claim back a significant portion of your session costs.
Private health and Exercise Physiology
Your extras cover may already include Exercise Physiology.
Exercise Physiology is recognised as an allied health service by all major Australian health funds. If you hold an extras cover policy, you may be entitled to a rebate on some or all of your session costs โ with no GP referral required.
At Beachside EP we offer HICAPS on-the-day claiming, which means your rebate is processed instantly at the time of your appointment. You simply pay the gap, if any.
The rebate you receive depends on your fund, your level of extras cover, and how much of your annual limit you have already used. We recommend checking with your insurer before your first appointment.
Step by step
How to use your private health cover at Beachside EP
Four simple steps to start claiming Exercise Physiology through your extras cover.
Check Your Extras Cover
Call your insurer or log in to your member portal and look for Exercise Physiology under allied health. Check your annual limit and remaining balance.
Book Your Appointment
Contact Beachside EP directly โ no GP referral required. We will confirm your appointment and answer any questions about claiming.
Claim on the Day
We process your claim through HICAPS at the time of your appointment. Your rebate is applied instantly and you pay only the gap.
Continue Your Program
Use your remaining annual limit across as many sessions as you need, up to your policy cap. Annual limits typically reset on 1 January.
HICAPS on-the-day claiming
No waiting for your rebate. It happens right here.
HICAPS is the instant health fund claiming system used at Beachside EP. No paperwork, no waiting โ your rebate is deducted from your session fee on the spot.
Before your first appointment
What to check with your insurer.
Every policy is different. A quick call to your health fund or a few minutes in their member portal will tell you exactly where you stand before you book.
Does your extras cover include Exercise Physiology as an allied health benefit?
What is your annual limit for Exercise Physiology and how much have you already used this year?
What is your rebate per session? This determines your out-of-pocket gap.
Is there a waiting period if you recently joined your fund or upgraded your policy?
Does your policy cover both individual and group Exercise Physiology sessions?
When does your annual limit reset? Most funds reset on 1 January.
Accepted health funds
We accept all major Australian health funds.
Beachside EP processes claims through HICAPS for all major health funds. If your fund is not listed below, call us to confirm โ we accept virtually all Australian insurers.
Costs and out-of-pocket
What will Exercise Physiology cost with private health?
Depends on your policy
Your rebate per session is set by your health fund and the level of your extras cover. Higher-tier policies typically return more per visit.
Session fee minus rebate
You pay the gap between our session fee and your fund's rebate. Some policies cover the full fee โ call your insurer to find out.
No lock-in. No obligation.
Zero risk to find out if we can help.
We never pressure clients into long-term programs. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.
- We will tell you honestly if we cannot help, with no obligation whatsoever
- Start with a single session with no long-term commitment required
- No referral needed to make your first enquiry or call
- HICAPS on-the-day claiming โ no paperwork, no waiting
- Fully accredited Exercise Physiologists registered with ESSA
Frequently asked questions
Private health and Exercise Physiology: common questions
Does private health insurance cover Exercise Physiology?
Do I need a GP referral to use my private health cover?
What is HICAPS and how does it work?
How much will my rebate be?
Is there a waiting period before I can claim?
When do my annual limits reset?
Can I combine private health insurance with Medicare?
Southeast Melbourne
Private health Exercise Physiology near you
Based in Mordialloc, Beachside EP serves clients from across the Bayside and Kingston areas of southeast Melbourne. Most clients reach us within 10 to 20 minutes.
Ready to use your extras cover?
Check your policy, then book directly with Beachside EP. No referral needed. We will handle the HICAPS claim on the day so you can focus on your health.