A few others that I've heard of...
A fabulous member of MC & employee of the RAAF (air force) in Vic has just negotiated to have MIPP services included in the RAAF health insurance policy (both for currently employeed & former employees). I would assume that would be nationally. Not sure whether the same policy covers all military folks (ie Army, Air force, Navy, etc).
My in-laws are members of the NSW teachers health insurance fund & on their brochure it said it covered the fee of a midwife for a homebirth.
Also, I think I remember someone mentioning that HBA provides a rebate of midwive's fees as well.
Apparently it's really easy for the midwife to get a provider number... just ring up & ask for it.
It's a shame Medibank private (the scheme that has most members) doesn't provide any rebate for midwifery services.
Hehehe, I don't really know any of this stuff first hand, so if anyone knows any differently, please fill us in!
Jen
Jo Bourne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Jo Bourne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I just sent a letter to australian unity asking what cover they would give me for a home birth. They give about $640 for a private midwife in hospital birth situation (some for prenantal, some for post and a small fee for the birth). They give $2000 for a homebirth if you organise it with them in advance (and join before conceiving).
SGIC/NRMA give $500 for midwifery similar to the hospital cover above. Many other funds have a similar small ammount of cover.
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