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Overview

The aim of the Medical Program is to provide support with medical and health-related expenses to Gumala Members and their immediate family. The program can be used for health insurance policy premiums, ambulance cover or put towards other medical bills. Any assistance provided would be paid directly to the health fund provider or supplier. The program will run from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Guidelines/Policy

Members may access these funds to pay for any medical or health-related goods or services. A tax invoice or quote from the goods or service provider must be sent to Gumala with the Flexible Program application form.

Supporting Documents

  1. Program application form
  2. Tax invoice or quote
  3. Medical evidence/PATS letter (*for travel and accommodation only)

Important note

*Travel and accommodation requests for medical purposes will require medical evidence. Patients eligible for the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS – WA Country Health) will not be eligible, unless they can show evidence that PATS will not cover the costs of travel.

Items available under the program

  1. Health insurance
  2. GP/specialist bills
  3. Dental, Chiroprator, Physiotherapist
  4. Natural medicine
  5. Medical equipment
  6. Pharmacy items (prescriptions only)
  7. Rehabilitation
  8. Dietitian fees or meal programs
  9. Travel and accommodation*

Items NOT available under the program

  1. Food
  2. Clothing
FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS FORM