Cover for PHYSIO

From flexible physio limits to over 4,000 recognised physio providers, get great value cover from Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund.

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Why choose HCF for your physio needs?

For more access to holistic healthcare and lower out-of-pocket costs on extras like dental and optical, get extras cover from the fund that gives members more back#.

Find the right extras cover for your physio needs

Extras cover

HCF Corporate Flexi Extras Advanced


From $0.0* /week

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Flexible extras cover

Extras with a generous flexible limit across a range of services that you can use however you want, including a separate optical limit.

  • 100% back^ on a range of prescription glasses^^ at More for Eyes providers.
  • Get 60% back on most services, up to your annual limits~~~.
  • Use your single combined limit across a wide range of services like major dental, physio and psychology.
  • Annual limit: $225

    Spectacle frames: 100% back up to annual limit

    Spectacle lenses - pair (excludes add-ons such as high index material, coatings and tinting): 100% back up to annual limit

    Contact lenses - pair: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    2 dental check-ups a year with 100% back at More for Teeth dentists in our No-Gap network that doesn’t count towards your annual limits (excludes fluoride treatment on second check-up)

    For example:

    Examinations: 60% back up to annual limit

    Removal of plaque / calculus: 60% back up to annual limit

    Single film x-rays: 60% back up to annual limit

    Direct fillings: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    For example:

    Surgical extractions: 60% back up to annual limit

    Indirect fillings: 60% back up to annual limit

    Treatment of root canals: 60% back up to annual limit

    Placing of crowns and bridges: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850
    Lifetime limit: $1800

    Orthodontics: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Physiotherapy: 60% back up to annual limit

    Exercise physiology: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Chiropractic: 60% back up to annual limit

    Osteopathy: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    (including 1 pair of foot orthotics per person per year)

    Podiatry consultation: 60% back up to annual limit

    Orthotist/Prosthetist and Pedorthist consultation: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $0

    Audiology: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Speech pathology: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Occupational therapy: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Dietetics: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Orthoptic therapy: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Psychology (includes group consultations): 60% back up to annual limit

    HCF-approved counselling & accredited mental health social worker includes group consultations: 60% back up to annual limit

    HCF-approved Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Remedial massage and myotherapy: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine consultation: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    HCF approved pharmacy (After PBS equivalent co-payment subtracted): 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Vaccines - HCF-approved: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $0

    Artificial aids HCF approved e.g. low vision aids: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $0

    Hearing aids: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    HCF-approved e.g. exercise classes, Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, weight management, perimenopause/menopause health check: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $850

    Prenatal/antenatal services - Pregnancy compression garments, childbirth education and lactation consultation: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Tops up your annual limit by $400, per person per calendar year, when claiming as a result of an accident^^.

    ^^ Can be used for 2 years after the accident provided you make the first extras claim within 6 months of the accident.

    Accident benefit: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit: $0

    Travel and Accommodation (200km round trip): 0% back up to annual limit

Most popular

Extras cover

HCF Corporate Classic Everyday Extras


From $0.0* /week

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Great value extras cover

Classic extras cover for core services including major dental, optical, physio and more.

  • 100% back^ on a range of prescription glasses^^ at More for Eyes providers.
  • 60% back on core extras like major dental, physio and more, up to your annual limits~~~.
  • 2 dental check-ups a year with 100% back~ at More for Teeth dentists in our No-Gap network that doesn’t count towards your annual limits%.
  • Annual limit: $180

    Spectacle frames: 100% back up to annual limit

    Spectacle lenses - pair (excludes add-ons such as high index material, coatings and tinting): 100% back up to annual limit

    Contact lenses - pair: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $450

    2 dental check-ups a year with 100% back at More for Teeth dentists in our No-Gap network that doesn’t count towards your annual limits (excludes fluoride treatment on second check-up)

    For example:

    Examinations: 60% back up to annual limit

    Removal of plaque / calculus: 60% back up to annual limit

    Single film x-rays: 60% back up to annual limit

    Direct fillings: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $450

    For example:

    Surgical extractions: 60% back up to annual limit

    Indirect fillings: 60% back up to annual limit

    Treatment of root canals: 60% back up to annual limit

    Placing of crowns and bridges: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Orthodontics: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $250

    Physiotherapy: 60% back up to annual limit

    Exercise physiology: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Chiropractic: 0% back up to annual limit

    Osteopathy: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Podiatry consultation: 0% back up to annual limit

    Orthotist/Prosthetist and Pedorthist consultation: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Audiology: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Speech pathology: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Occupational therapy: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Dietetics: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Orthoptic therapy: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $100

    Psychology (includes group consultations): 0% back up to annual limit

    HCF-approved counselling & accredited mental health social worker includes group consultations: 60% back up to annual limit

    HCF-approved Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Remedial massage and myotherapy: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine consultation: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    HCF approved pharmacy (After PBS equivalent co-payment subtracted): 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Vaccines - HCF-approved: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Artificial aids HCF approved e.g. low vision aids: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Hearing aids: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $125

    HCF-approved e.g. exercise classes, Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, weight management, perimenopause/menopause health check: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Prenatal/antenatal services - Pregnancy compression garments, childbirth education and lactation consultation: 0% back up to annual limit

  • Tops up your annual limit by $250, per person per calendar year, when claiming as a result of an accident^^.

    ^^ Can be used for 2 years after the accident provided you make the first extras claim within 6 months of the accident.

    Accident benefit: 60% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $0

    Travel and Accommodation (200km round trip): 0% back up to annual limit

Extras cover

HCF Corporate Classic Premium Extras


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Top extras cover

Extras cover with high annual limits and an extensive range of services, so you're covered for almost everything.

  • 70% back on therapies like physio, exercise physiology, chiro and more~~~.
  • 100% back~ on a range of prescription glasses^^ at More for Eyes providers.
  • 2 dental check-ups a year with 100% back~ at More for Teeth dentists in our No-Gap network that doesn’t count towards your annual limits%.
  • Annual limit: $250

    Spectacle frames: 100% back up to annual limit

    Spectacle lenses - pair (excludes add-ons such as high index material, coatings and tinting): 100% back up to annual limit

    Contact lenses - pair: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $700

    2 dental check-ups a year with 100% back at More for Teeth dentists in our No-Gap network that doesn’t count towards your annual limits (excludes fluoride treatment on second check-up)

    For example:

    Examinations: 70% back up to annual limit

    Removal of plaque / calculus: 70% back up to annual limit

    Single film x-rays: 70% back up to annual limit

    Direct fillings: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $950

    For example:

    Surgical extractions: 70% back up to annual limit

    Indirect fillings: 70% back up to annual limit

    Treatment of root canals: 70% back up to annual limit

    Placing of crowns and bridges: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $800
    Lifetime limit: $1800

    Orthodontics: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $500

    Physiotherapy: 70% back up to annual limit

    Exercise physiology: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $400

    Chiropractic: 70% back up to annual limit

    Osteopathy: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $300

    (including 1 pair of foot orthotics per person per year)

    Podiatry consultation: 70% back up to annual limit

    Orthotist/Prosthetist and Pedorthist consultation: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    Audiology: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    Speech pathology: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $300

    Occupational therapy: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $250

    Dietetics: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    Orthoptic therapy: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $450

    Psychology (includes group consultations): 70% back up to annual limit

    HCF-approved counselling & accredited mental health social worker includes group consultations: 70% back up to annual limit

    HCF-approved Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses: 100% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    Remedial massage and myotherapy: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine consultation: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit for HCF-approved Pharmacy and Vaccines: $300

    HCF approved pharmacy (After PBS equivalent co-payment subtracted): 70% back up to annual limit

  • Combined annual limit for HCF-approved Pharmacy and Vaccines: $300

    Vaccines - HCF-approved: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $300

    Artificial aids HCF approved e.g. low vision aids: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $600

    Hearing aids: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    HCF-approved e.g. exercise classes, Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, weight management, perimenopause/menopause health check: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $200

    Prenatal/antenatal services - Pregnancy compression garments, childbirth education and lactation consultation: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Tops up your annual limit by $500, per person per calendar year, when claiming as a result of an accident^^.

    ^^ Can be used for 2 years after the accident provided you make the first extras claim within 6 months of the accident.

    Accident benefit: 70% back up to annual limit

  • Annual limit: $300

    Travel and Accommodation (200km round trip): 70% back up to annual limit

Looking for health cover that matches your needs?

Whether you’re after a higher level of cover for more treatments and services, or something that better fits your budget, get a quote to find the right cover for you.

More than just cover for physio with HCF extras

For more access to holistic health care and lower out-of-pocket costs on popular extras like dental, optical and more, get extras cover from the fund that gives members more back#.

Do I need hospital, extras cover or both?

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Offers and discounts

HCF extras cover helps you save more. Members can save an average of $900## a year on everyday essentials through discounted e-Gift cards*** plus discounts on pet^^^ and travel insurance+++.

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Need help to find the right health insurance with physio cover?

Answers to commonly asked questions to help you make the right choice.

Physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy or physio) can help ease pain, improve movement, and enhance muscle condition. It helps repair damage, reduce stiffness and increase mobility, and improve the quality of life of people with a wide range of health conditions, like arthritis, chronic back or knee pain, and sports injuries.

Physiotherapy is versatile, covering everything from health promotion and injury prevention to rehabilitation and post-operative care. Treatments can vary depending on your health condition but may involve hands-on techniques like massage and heat treatment, or tailored exercise programs.

Physiotherapy is generally not covered by Medicare unless it’s part of a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) provided by your GP — and this is limited to 5 sessions per calendar year. 

However, with HCF extras cover, you can claim on physio visits#### at HCF recognised providers until you've reached your benefits limit.

Compare extras cover at HCF

With HCF extras, the number of covered physio visits depends on your level of cover and annual limits. Visits are covered up to a specified amount until you’ve reached your annual limit. This annual limit is the maximum you can claim for extras, like physio, dental, chiro, remedial massage and more, and may include service limits on the number of claims you can make a year. 

Higher levels of cover, like HCF Corporate Classic Premium Extras, give you greater amounts back per visit and higher limits on services - so you can visit the physio regularly and get more of the cost back across a calendar year. 

Find out more about extras cover 

To find a participating physio, dentist, chiro, optical provider and more, use our Find a Provider tool. This tool allows you to find and book appointments with trusted health specialists in our network, helping you get the care you need when you need it.

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Physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy or physio) can help ease pain, improve movement, and enhance muscle condition. It helps repair damage, reduce stiffness and increase mobility, and improve the quality of life of people with a wide range of health conditions, like arthritis, chronic back or knee pain, and sports injuries.

Physiotherapy is versatile, covering everything from health promotion and injury prevention to rehabilitation and post-operative care. Treatments can vary depending on your health condition but may involve hands-on techniques like massage and heat treatment, or tailored exercise programs.

Physiotherapy is generally not covered by Medicare unless it’s part of a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) provided by your GP — and this is limited to 5 sessions per calendar year. 

However, with HCF extras cover, you can claim on physio visits#### at HCF recognised providers until you've reached your benefits limit.

Compare extras cover at HCF

With HCF extras, the number of covered physio visits depends on your level of cover and annual limits. Visits are covered up to a specified amount until you’ve reached your annual limit. This annual limit is the maximum you can claim for extras, like physio, dental, chiro, remedial massage and more, and may include service limits on the number of claims you can make a year. 

Higher levels of cover, like HCF Corporate Classic Premium Extras, give you greater amounts back per visit and higher limits on services - so you can visit the physio regularly and get more of the cost back across a calendar year. 

Find out more about extras cover 

To find a participating physio, dentist, chiro, optical provider and more, use our Find a Provider tool. This tool allows you to find and book appointments with trusted health specialists in our network, helping you get the care you need when you need it.

Find a provider near you

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* Australian Government Rebate has been applied if you selected an income level less than $158,001 for single or less than $316,001 for family. Price excludes any Lifetime Health Cover loading.

~ 100% back at More for You program providers in our No-Gap network is available on selected covers. Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Our No-Gap network of healthcare providers changes often. Please check that your provider is part of our No-Gap network before you book or attend an appointment. See hcf.com.au/100back

+ Eligibility criteria apply. For more information see hcf.com.au/health-programs

# 88.7% compared to 84.4% across the industry. Calculated based on the average of the past 10 years, sourced from APRA Statistics: Operations of Private Health Insurers Annual Report data 2015–24 and Quarterly private health insurance  statistics July 2024–June 2025.

** Cover must include benefits for HCF approved health management programs.  Exercise and gym fees are only claimable when the exercise program is designed to address or improve a specific health condition. Online programs (including those delivered through mobile apps) or recreational and competitive sports are excluded.

^^ Excludes add-ons like high index material, coatings and tinting.

++ Cover is limited to emergency transport to the nearest hospital by a State or Territory government ambulance provider (excludes transport from another hospital or medical facility). Benefits are not payable for ambulance services covered by a State or Territory government scheme.

## Based on discounts available through HCF partners (Aug 2023) and average category spend from ABS Household Expenditure Survey, Australia (2017).

*** Eligibility criteria applies. You can access HCF Thank You offers after you’ve been a member for a week, and if your premiums are up to date. Excludes Ambulance Only and Overseas Visitors Health Cover. Offers and partners are subject to change without advance notice. See HCF Thank You terms and conditions.

^^^ All HCF members are eligible for a member discount of at least 10% on HCF Pet Insurance. HCF Ruby and Diamond members get a 15% discount. Existing Manchester Unity Pet Insurance policies are not eligible for discounts under HCF Thank You. Visit the HCF Thank You page for further information. Where relevant, increased discount will be applied automatically at first renewal after advancement in HCF Thank You tier. To be eligible for the discount members need to have the HCF My Membership app or online member services set up. This offer may be subject to change.

+++ To access the discount code, log in to the My Membership app or online member services and go to the travel section of the HCF Thank You page to find the code. 25% discount applies to new policy purchases and is based on standard premium rates (including optional covers). It applies automatically upon successful input of the discount code and applies to any changes, upgrades or amendments made to the policy prior to commencement of the journey. The discount may apply to changes made after commencement of the journey, contact Allianz Global Assistance to find out more. Cannot be used in conjunction with, or in addition to any other discounts. No additional discounts will be provided to Members who already receive a Member discount. Please contact us for more information.

HCF Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414 (HCF). HCF Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by HCF. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance

HCF Pet Insurance is not part of HCF's health insurance business. Please do not assume that pet insurance and health insurance are similar. HCF may receive a commission of up to 13% of the premium for promoting HCF Pet Insurance policies. HCF sales agents are paid a salary or wages but do not receive a commission or other payments attributable to the sale of HCF Pet Insurance. For more information contact HCF on 13 13 34.

Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473; AFSL 241436, is distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414, and arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is closed to new customers and is only available for renewal by existing customers. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is not part of HCF's health insurance business. Please do not assume that pet insurance and health insurance are similar. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination (TMD) ensure this product meets your needs before you renew your cover.

+++ To access the discount code, log in to the My Membership app or online member services and go to the travel section of the HCF Thank You page to find the code. 25% discount applies to new policy purchases and is based on standard premium rates (including optional covers). It applies automatically upon successful input of the discount code and applies to any changes, upgrades or amendments made to the policy prior to commencement of the journey. The discount may apply to changes made after commencement of the journey, contact Allianz Global Assistance to find out more. Cannot be used in conjunction with, or in addition to any other discounts. No additional discounts will be provided to Members who already receive a Member discount. Please contact us for more information.

The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd ABN 68 000 026 746 AFSL 241414 (HCF) arranges this insurance as agent for AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance (AGA). AGA arranges and manages travel insurance as agent for the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 (Allianz). Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub-limits apply. HCF, Allianz and AGA do not provide any advice on this insurance based on any consideration of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you. Before making a decision please consider the Product Disclosure Statement, the Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination (TMD). The TMD is available at allianzpartners.com.au/policies. If you purchase a policy, HCF and AGA receive a commission which is a percentage of your premium - ask us for more details before we provide you with services.

### Android and Apple users with a supported device can scan the QR code on their digital card at providers with HICAPS Trinity payment terminals. Android users can also use tap-and-go (NFC) at providers with HICAPS VX, HICAPS Trinity or CommBank Smart Health payment terminals. Supported Apple devices run at least iOS 13. Supported Android devices run at least Android 8.

#### A first visit means an initial consultation for an eligible health condition that’s new or flare up where no treatment has been provided in the previous 3 months.

##### Based on Roy Morgan’s Risk Monitor Survey for the 12 months to June 2025.

~~~ Waiting periods and annual limits apply.

% Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Excludes fluoride treatment on second check-up.