U-turn: Govt reviews ban on rebates for ‘quackery’

Health minister Greg Hunt says 'additional evidence' has come to light
Geir O'Rourke
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The ban on private health funds offering rebates for ‘quackery’ could soon be overturned, with the Federal Government announcing a review less than a week after introducing the policy.

Under new rules brought in last Monday, health insurance companies are no longer allowed to offer so-called natural therapies to their members.