HBF has reintroduced benefits for Pilates from 4 October 2026, following changes arising from the Australian Government’s Natural Therapies Review.
Pilates is now included as a Natural Therapy on eligible HBF Extras products, with benefits available for individual and group sessions delivered for health management purposes. General fitness or recreational Pilates classes are not eligible.
HBF is using the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) provider recognition system to determine eligible providers. PAA has an existing arrangement with ARHG, with PAA Level 2 Pilates Practitioners and above able to be recognised where they meet the required criteria.
Check your eligibility
Members can check their ARHG status through the PAA Member Portal. Simply sign in, navigate to your Member Profile and click on your Health Fund tab. This will show whether you are currently compliant for ARHG recognition. If you are not compliant, the portal will also identify what additional information is required.
HBF members will need to submit claims through the HBF app or myHBF, as these claims are not currently available through HICAPS. The benefit paid will depend on the client’s HBF membership and level of Extras cover, including any applicable annual limits.
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