Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-25 Thread Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Insurance companies covering independent midwives? Jen, I was not aware that this was the case - do you know which private insurance companies do this? I find it surprising considering that independent midwives are not covered by indemnity insurance. I am currently finishing a subsection of my thesis

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-24 Thread Sally Westbury
] On Behalf Of Marilyn Kleidon Sent: Wednesday, 25 February 2004 10:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives? Alphia: I think these are different insurance companies: some people have private health insurance

[ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Jen, I was not aware that this was the case - do you know which private insurance companies do this? I find it surprising considering that independent midwives are not covered by indemnity insurance. I am currently finishing a subsection of my thesis on the indemnity crisis and found your news

[ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Jo Bourne
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

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Sally Westbury
] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives? 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

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Jo Bourne
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Bourne Sent: Tuesday, 24 February 2004 7:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives? I just sent a letter to australian unity asking what cover they would give me for a home birth. They give

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Jen Semple
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

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Thanks everyone - I will chase all of this up. Take care Alphia At 10:30 AM 24/02/2004, you 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

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Larry Megan
for this, so ask. Cheers Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Alphia Possamai-InesedySent: Tuesday, 24 February 2004 9:23To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives? Jen,I