Fully reimbursed HCF GLA:D offer provides you with an evidenced based education & exercise program helping people manage pain, stay active and live better lives with osteoarthritis.
To support HCF members who may be experiencing symptoms of osteoarthritis, they’re running a 12 month pilot for ELIGIBLE HCF members to participate in the GLA:D program and receive a full reimbursement from HCF for the costs paid in participating in the program.
The GLA:D (Goodlife with osteo-Arthritis: Denmark) program will be funded as a Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP) and no amounts will be deducted from a member’s extras limits. This means there is zero out-of-pocket costs and you keep all your physiotherapy extras limits. This will help early intervention to minimise symptoms of knee and hip OA and avoid joint replacement surgery.
Who is eligible for HCF GLA:D reimbursement?
You must have private health insurance with HCF and:
- have held HCF hospital cover for at least 12 months
- have hospital cover which includes joint replacement surgery for at least 2 months
- have premiums up to date
- meet the clinical eligibility criteria
To meet the criteria members must:
- be 18 years or over
- have a diagnosis of symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis that is likely to require joint replacement surgery in the next upcoming few years, as assessed by an orthopedic surgeon, general practitioner or physiotherapist
- not have had a total or partial hip or knee joint replacement surgery
- not to have participated in the GLA:D program in the previous 2 years
What does the GLA:D program involve?
The GLA:D program includes:
- 1x initial assessment
- 12x supervised 1 hour sessions over 6 weeks
- 2x education sessions
- 1x final consult
Pack total $800
Fully reimbursed!!
How do I get started with the HCF fully reimbursed GLA:D program?
If you meet the above criteria, contact us today. Before starting the program we will need to contact HCF to confirm your eligibility. Once HCF has approved the program, you will then be able to book your initial GLA:D assessment with Rushil Shah, our GLA:D certified instructor.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, you can book a consultation with Rushil Shah and he will be able to accurately assess if you meet the clinical eligibility and then advise you on the best course of action. Please note that prior to approval from HCF, you will need to pay for this appointment upfront. You can then seek reimbursement from HCF afterward.
What to expect during the program?
Once your eligibility is confirmed with HCF and you complete your initial assessment with Rushil, you will then be registered with GLA:D Australia. GLA:D Australia, will contact you to fill out survey information to help indicate your progress in the program. You will complete 12 supervised 60 minute exercise sessions over 6 weeks, x2 education sessions and a follow up assessment to review your progress with Rushil and he will offer advice on what to do next.
Find out more about GLA:D at Next Wave Therapy, O’Connor here
Can I still do GLA:D if I don’t meet the criteria?
Absolutely! Anyone can still participate in or complete the GLA:D program. If you have private health insurance with physiotherapy cover, you can use it to make a claim for the program. However, please be aware that there may be some out-of-pocket costs involved.
Important note: As this HCF program is in a pilot stage, this service cannot be claimed immediately through HICAPS. This means you will be required to pay upfront for each service, but you will then be provided with an invoice that you directly claim through HCF and receive 100% of your money back.
Please call reception 93376460 for more information.
