Leading GP calls for rethink on rebates ban for yoga, pilates and naturopathy

16 natural therapies are no longer covered by private health insurance
Clare Pain

Leading GP and MP Dr Kerryn Phelps is calling on the Federal Government to rethink its exclusion of five complementary therapies from the private health insurance rebate scheme.

The ban on rebates for 16 complementary therapies came into force on 1 April under new legislation.