18/08/2026
We have been getting lots of questions lately about whether you can claim Pilates through your private health fund, so we thought we’d clear things up.
Back in 2019, the Australian Government removed rebates for more than 16 natural therapies, including Pilates. More recently, the rules changed again, allowing health funds to choose whether to include Pilates in eligible benefits.
What does that mean for you?
Many health funds already offer rebates for Pilates through Health Management or Healthy Lifestyle programs. These programs are designed to support people managing specific health conditions such as injury rehabilitation, chronic pain, osteoporosis, weight management and mental health.
Eligibility varies between health funds, but it will often require:
- Eligible extras cover
- A referral or Health Management form completed by your GP or allied health provider
We commonly see clients successfully access these benefits through funds such as ahm, Medibank, and several smaller health funds.
There are also more changes on the horizon. Some health funds are expected to introduce rebates for Pilates under General Treatment benefits when services are delivered to help manage a health condition.
At Rhythm Wellness, we already offer semi-private Clinical Pilates delivered by our physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, which is claimable through eligible private health funds.
We know you pay a lot for your private health insurance and want to make the most of it. Along with eligible Clinical Pilates, you may also be able to claim for:
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise Physiology consultations
- Remedial Massage
- Myotherapy
- Dietetics
Reach out with any questions. 💕