Friday, April 1
Abdominoplasty Update: Medicare Supports Medical Tummy Tucks for Women Experiencing Muscle Separation Caused by Pregnancy!
As of the 1st of July 2022, women who meet the Medicare criteria for surgical repair of muscle separation as a result of pregnancy will now be able to access support from Medicare and Private Health Funds. The new abdominoplasty or tummy tuck medical item number and descriptions are yet to be defined, however, the government has confirmed […]
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Monday, September 21
Sign the official petition to reinstate medicare coverage for abdominoplasty surgery following pregnancy injury
The background In 2016 Medicare withdrew the item number for abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery following pregnancy, without any public or clinical consultation. One of our most frequently asked questions is 'Can I use my private health insurance to repair muscle separation caused by pregnancy?' […]
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Tuesday, April 21
Elective Plastic Surgery Update - Dr Eddie Cheng
What does the latest government announcement mean for plastic surgery patients? Scott Morrison indicated today that some elective surgery can resume after Anzac Day, long weekend. This will mean a gradual return to elective surgery starting with category 2 surgery. […]
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Friday, September 13
Will my private health fund pay for body contouring plastic surgery after massive weight loss?
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Thursday, March 21
Gold, Silver or Bronze For Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?
Private Health Insurance Changes - What You Need To Know About Cover For Plastic Surgery Procedures? There are big changes just around the corner for Australian private health insurance (PHI) with the purpose of simplifying policies and comparing levels of cover. I'm not sure these changes have achieved their purpose as health care is a complex […]
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