HICAPS is an acronym for Health Industry Claims and Payments System. HICAPS is an electronic, real time; claim and payment system that offers members of participating health funds the convenience of automatic claims processing on.. Read more HICAPS is an acronym for Health Industry Claims and Payments Syste [..]

Financial cost of obtaining a health insurance policy, paid as a lump sum or in instalments during the duration of the policy. Tags: See also:

(AGC) is a billing scheme that aims to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses to members for doctor and specialist services received in hospital. Doctors may choose to participate in AGC on a patient by patient basis, so you.. Read more (AGC) is a billing scheme that aims to reduce or eliminate out-of-p [..]

Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin – or applying various other techniques to the acupuncture points – to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself. Scientific.. Read more Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin – or a [..]

When a baby is added onto a membership within two months of their date of birth, the baby will not have any waiting periods for the existing cover. If you would like to add a dependant to your membership and they are transferring.. Read more When a baby is added onto a membership within two months of their [..]

You are classified as an admitted patient (inpatient) when you have been admitted to a hospital as a registered bed patient and are receiving services under the direction of a physician. Tags: See also: Access Gap

CBHS Health Fund Limited has agreements with most private hospitals that are likely to be accessed by members. These agreements ensure that an agreed schedule of fees (including inpatient accommodation, theatre and special unit.. Read more CBHS Health Fund Limited has agreements with most private hospitals [..]

An Allergen is the substance that causes an allergic response. Allergens contain protein and almost anything can be an allergen for someone. The most common are house dust mites, pollen from trees and grasses, cats, dogs, insects.. Read more An Allergen is the substance that causes an allergic response. All [..]

An allied health professional is a tertiary trained professional who works with others in the health-care team to support a person's medical care. Examples include physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, speech pathologists,.. Read more An allied health professional is a tertiary trained professio [..]

Alternative Therapy includes Natural, Oriental and Massage Therapy. Alternative Therapies can be claimable from the appropriate levels of Extras cover and one of CBHS’ approved therapies. Providers must meet the Australian.. Read more Alternative Therapy includes Natural, Oriental and Massage Therapy. Alter [..]