The Government announcement said that health funds can pay benefits towards the approved natural therapies from 1 July 2025. Will you pay benefits from this date?

ahm will pay benefits for yoga and Pilates services received from 1 April 2026, under Health Improvement Benefits.

Why did you remove these natural therapies in 2019 and now you’re going to add them back on?

Since 1 April 2019, 16 natural therapies have been excluded from private health insurance cover. They were removed so that the Government could assess the clinical effectiveness of these therapies.

Why aren't you bringing back all the natural therapies that were removed in 2019?

The clinical review of natural therapies looked at a total of 16 natural therapies and their effectiveness. The review found that there was enough evidence that seven of these therapies are effective and can be reintroduced to private health insurance. We’re reintroducing yoga and Pilates from 1 April 2026 and are working on bringing back some more therapies, too. Stay tuned!

What type of Pilates can I claim for under Health Improvement Benefits?

From 1 April 2026, you can claim for Pilates classes and courses at recognised providers, as long as they have been approved by your health practitioner to manage a diagnosed health condition. Clinical Pilates (by a recognised physiotherapist) can be claimed separately under physiotherapy limits. We don’t pay benefits towards online classes.

Natural therapies explained

Want to do more things that make you feel good? Well, now you can! We're bringing back some natural therapies – or Natty T as we like to call it – across some of our extras insurance products. So, it's a great time to join ahm on eligible extras cover.

Get stuck into some fresh Natty T

Natty T? Yeah, natural therapies. They’re back at ahm, baby!

We’re stoked that yoga and Pilates are coming back from 1 April 2026. Join on an eligible ahm extras cover which includes Health Improvement Benefits and you’ll be able to claim on these services where they’re recommended by your health provider to help manage a diagnosed health condition. So, you can go after whatever your version of wellness is.

And we’re working on bringing back some other natural therapies too, so you’ll soon be able to get even more from your ahm extras cover – watch this space!

Already a member? Love that. We’ll give you a heads up if your extras cover gets any new inclusions or changes.

What are natural therapies?

Natural therapies are often used alongside regular medical treatments to help boost overall health and wellbeing¹. When combined with standard medical care, they can offer additional benefits that support the body to heal and find balance². Most natural therapies come from long‑standing cultural traditions and use natural techniques and products³.

Thinking about having a crack at some Natty T? Make sure you chat with your doctor before starting anything new and always compare product inclusions when deciding which extras cover is right for you.

Already with ahm?

Claiming on yoga and Pilates

If you have a diagnosed health condition that your health provider believes natural therapies will help to manage, you’ll be able to claim benefits for yoga and Pilates on selected extras covers that include Health Improvement Benefits from 1 April 2026. How good! All you need to do is get our Health Improvement Benefits form signed by your GP or another health provider before you go to claim. Waiting periods and annual limits may apply, so check your product guide for more information.

Find out more about claiming for yoga, Pilates and other Health Improvement Benefits.

Claiming on other natural therapies

Some natural therapies, like remedial massage and acupuncture are already available on selected ahm extras covers. So, if you’ve already been claiming benefits for these, there won’t be any changes.

Keen to join on an eligible product? Check out your options

value extras

A broad range of services including dental, psychology, counselling, physio, chiro, plus 100% back on optical up to your annual limits.

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70% back on dental as well as therapies such as physio and remedial massage, and 100% back on optical up to your annual limit.

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lifestyle extras

Dental including braces, plus optical and laser eye surgery. You’ll be loving life with plenty of extras goodness.

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*Price is for single cover in NSW paying weekly by direct debit. Price reduced by an Australian Government Rebate of 24.288% (based on an age of under 65 years old, single income of $101,000 or less per year).