Private Health Direct Billing with HICAPS
As well as bulk billing, Harpley Doctors offers direct billing through private health insurance, as a HICAPS GP in Werribee. For eligible services, claims can be processed on the spot through HICAPS, so you do not have to lodge them yourself afterwards. This page lists the insurers named by the clinic and explains how to check whether your service and cover qualify.
Insurers we direct bill
The clinic offers direct billing through private health insurance, including:
- Allianz
- Bupa
- Medibank
- NIB
- AHM
- HICAPS-linked providers
How HICAPS works at our Werribee GP clinic
HICAPS is a claiming system that connects practices with private health insurers. At our clinic, claims for eligible services can be processed on the spot. Whether a service is covered depends on your insurer and your level of cover, so please contact our reception team to confirm coverage and eligibility before your appointment.
Bulk billing comes first
All consultations and procedures at Harpley Doctors are bulk billed. See Bulk Billing in Harpley for more. Our Patient Info and Fees page has the billing policy.
Booking and checking your cover
Book online or call (03) 8731 1330 and mention your insurer, so reception can check eligibility. Bring your Medicare card and your private health insurance card. New patients can fill in the new patient form first. Meet our doctors, or see where we are on Harpley Medical Centre.
Frequently asked questions
Which insurers do you direct bill?
Allianz, Bupa, Medibank, NIB, AHM and HICAPS-linked providers, for eligible services.
Is my visit covered by my private health insurance?
It depends on your insurer and level of cover. Please contact reception to confirm before your appointment.
Do I still need my Medicare card?
Yes. Please bring your Medicare card. All consultations and procedures are bulk billed.
Other services
Check your cover
Call reception with your insurer details before your appointment.