Doctors Health Fund
Names and details of eligible ATMS members will be sent to Doctors Health Fund each month . Please note that Doctors Health Fund only covers Remedial Massage . The provider eligibility requirements for Doctors Health Fund are located on the ATMS website www . atms . com . au . Your ATMS number will be your Provider Number .
HCF
Names and details of eligible ATMS members will be sent to HCF on a fortnightly basis . The provider eligibility requirements for HCF are located on the ATMS website www . atms . com . au . HCF do not issue provider numbers nor use your ATMS number as your provider number . They do however require your ATMS membership details , including your ATMS number , to be clearly indicated on all invoices and receipts issued .
Please note : HCF requires all providers to have a minimum of $ 2 million Professional Indemnity Insurance . They no longer accredit Nutrition ( as of 1 April 2019 ).
Medibank Private
Names and details of eligible ATMS members will be sent to Medibank Private on a fortnightly basis . The provider eligibility requirements for Medibank Private are located on the ATMS website www . atms . com . au . Medibank Private requires Clinical Records to be taken in English . Medibank Private generates Provider Numbers after receiving the list of eligible practitioners from ATMS . Medibank Private sends these provider numbers directly to ATMS . ATMS will then forward this information to the provider . Please note that Medibank has placed a restriction of up to a maximum 3 clinic addresses that will be recognised for Remedial Massage . There are no restrictions on the number of recognised clinics for other modalities . Please refer to our website for updated recognition criteria and standards for Medibank .
NIB including APIA , AAMI Health Insurance , Qantas Health Insurance & GU Health
Names and details of eligible ATMS members will be sent to NIB on a weekly basis . The provider eligibility requirements for NIB are located on the ATMS website www . atms . com . au . NIB does accept overseas Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine qualifications which have been assessed as equivalent to the required Australian qualification by Vetassess . Your ATMS Membership Number will be your provider number .
HICAPS
ATMS members who wish to activate these facilities need to register directly with HICAPS . HICAPS do not cover all health funds and modalities . Please go to www . hicaps . com . au or call 1800 805 780 for further information .
FAQ ABOUT YOUR INSURANCE
Based on enquires and phone calls we receive from our ATMS clients in regards to the cover provided by CGU and GSA , we have put together a FAQ to assist with your own enquiries .
Q . How do I take out a NEW policy with GSA ? A . If you are a new client to GSA and require cover for Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability , please head to our website : www . gsaib . com . au / atms
Q . How can I renew my EXISTING policy with GSA ? A . GSA will provide four renewal notifications with a personalised link to your policy via email correspondence . This email allows you to renew your policy at a time which is convenient to you .
Q . Can additional names be included on my Insurance policy ? A . The cover provided by CGU is for YOU as an Individual practitioner as well as your Business entity . Should you have employees under the Business entity , your staff are automatically covered under the business name . All other Individual members outside of this criteria are to hold their own insurance policy .
Q . Does the policy cover me to work as a mobile practitioner ? A . Yes , the policy provides cover for you to work Australia Wide . You do not have to notify GSA of your clinic address .
Q . Is the insurance premium payable via monthly instalments ? A . Payment must be paid in full at the time cover is taken out .
Q . Do I need to advise GSA if my contact details change ? A . Yes , all correspondence sent by GSA is via email . It is essential that GSA have your current email address and contact phone number on file . Simply email our office at atms @ gsaib . com . au with any updates .
Q . What does Professional Indemnity cover me for ? A . Professional Indemnity insurance is designed for professionals who provide advice and or a service to their clients . It is designed to protect you against legal costs and claims for damages to third parties which may arise out of an act , omission or breach of your professional duty in the course of your business activities .
Q . What does Public & Products Liability cover me for ? A . Public Liability Insurance protects you and your business against the financial risk of being found liable to a third party for death or injury , loss or damage of property resulting from your negligence .
Q . What are the implications if my policy is not renewed by the date required ? A . It is a requirement of both ATMS and the Health Funds to maintain continuous insurance cover . It is critical that you renew your policy prior to it expiring to ensure you remain complaint .