Private Health
Swipe your fund card and claim on the spot with HICAPS.
Your visit
Ways to Pay
Most people swipe a health fund card and walk out having paid the gap. If you are on a Medicare care plan, a DVA card, a motor vehicle claim or a workers compensation claim, here is exactly what to bring.
How can chiropractic care be paid for in Australia?
Most patients claim through private health extras — Northern Beaches Chiropractic has HICAPS, so the rebate is processed at the appointment and you pay only the gap. Eligible visits under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan are bulk billed. DVA cardholders with a valid GP referral are billed directly to DVA. Motor vehicle and workers compensation claims can be billed to the claim once you have a claim number.
Find yours
Medicare
Eligible care plan visits are bulk billed.
DVA
Gold and White Card patients welcome — billed direct to DVA.
NDIS
What the scheme does and does not fund.
Motor Vehicle / ICWA
Have your claim number? See what to bring.
Workers Compensation
Have a claim? See how appointments and billing work.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
Not for a standard appointment. Chiropractors are primary contact practitioners in Australia, so you can book directly. A referral is only required for specific funding pathways — Medicare chronic condition management, DVA, and some insurance or compensation claims.
Which pathway applies to me?
Most people use private health extras or pay privately. Medicare applies only through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. DVA applies to eligible Veteran Card holders. Motor vehicle claims run through the Insurance Commission of WA. NDIS rarely covers chiropractic, because clinical treatment of health conditions is generally the health system's responsibility.
Can I use more than one pathway?
Not for the same visit. You cannot claim a Medicare benefit and a private health benefit for the same service. Across different visits or different conditions the position can differ — ask when you book.
Funding rules change. The regulatory statements across these pages were checked against Services Australia, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the NDIS and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia in August 2026, and each page lists its sources. None of it is financial or legal advice, and your own fund, plan or claims officer is always the authority on your situation.
Not sure which applies to you?
Get in touch before you book and we will point you at the right pathway.