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    Osteoarthritis program

    This program is specifically designed to assist members who have painful knee or hip osteoarthritis and have a body mass index (BMI) of 28 and above. Members who take part in the program may:

    • reduce the severity of joint pain
    • improve mobility and quality of life
    • prevent or delay osteoarthritis complications
    • lose weight and learn how to keep it off.

    What will the program provide?

    The Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life program is available at no additional cost to eligible members.

    The program is a structured 18 week, 3 phase weight loss action plan designed to help people lose weight AND teach them the lifestyle skills they need to control their weight for life. It does not however, replace the advice given by your own healthcare professional or medical practitioner. You should continue to consult your doctor for specialist medical advice.

    The program includes:

    • a very low calorie diet meal replacement kit
    • a portion control eating system and tools to help you make these changes
    • activity and strength plan – access to physiotherapist exercise programs.
    • online resources and coaching
    • telephone-based support

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    Your Rebate

    All Australian residents, who are entitled to Medicare, are able to claim an income tested rebate on their private health insurance; would you like to apply your rebate?

    For individuals earning between $88,001 - $102,000 (or $176,001 - $204,000 for families*).
    *For families with children, the thresholds are increased by $1,500 for each child after the first.

    How rebate tiers workX

    Most Australians with private health insurance currently receive a rebate from the Australian Government to help cover the cost of their premiums. The private health insurance rebate is income tested. The table below details the different rebate amounts and Medicare Levy Surcharge levels.

    The rebate applies to hospital, general treatment and ambulance policies. It does not apply to overseas visitors cover. The rebate levels applicable for 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 are:

    Singles
    Families    		 ≤$88,000
    ≤$176,000    		 ≤$88,001-102,000
    ≤$176,001-204,000    		 ≤$102,001-136,000
    ≤$204,001-272,000    		 ≤$136,001
    ≤$272,001
    Rebate
    < Age 6530%20%10%0%
    Age 65-6935%25%15%0%
    Age 70+40%30%20%0%

    Single parents and couples (including de facto couples) are subject to family tiers. For families with children, the thresholds are increased by $1,500 for each child after the first. http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm

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