In order to recognise a provider we need to obtain specific details and credentials to make sure you meet our criteria for health insurance benefit payments. All extras providers must be recognised by ahm health insurance before we can pay benefits for our members.
Recognised providers are encouraged to visit the ahm website regularly to see the most current version. The recognition criteria, standards and/or application form were last updated on 15 June 2018 and may be amended by ahm from time to time.
Select your speciality
Select your speciality to view the requirements to be recognised as an ahm extras provider.
- Australian Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA)
- Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia (FCMAS)
- Society of Natural Therapists & Researchers Inc (SNTR)
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Educational Requirements for Alternative Therapists
Completion of a 4 year full-time or equivalent (approx 2000 hours) Advanced Diploma or Degree course. Any educational qualifications attained by completing a correspondence only course and/or clinical training not conducted under supervision won’t be recognised. Overseas qualifications must at least equate to Australian qualifications.
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
We require your Medicare number.
If you're registered with Medicare, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you're listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
You must have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be a member of at least one of the following professional organisations:
- Australian Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia (FCMAS)
- Society of Natural Therapists & Researchers Inc (SNTR)
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Educational Requirements for Alternative Therapists
Completion of a recognised course, which consists of:
- 150 hours of shiatsu theory and practice
- 100 hours of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory
- 100 hours of Health Sciences, including anatomy and physiology, etiology and pathology
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
Any educational qualifications attained by completing a correspondence only course and/or clinical training not conducted under supervision won’t be recognised. Overseas qualifications must at least equate to Australian qualifications.
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
You must have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be a member of at least one of the following professional organisations:
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Educational Requirements for Counsellors
Completion of relevant Degree or Masters qualification with 750 hours of client contact experience. Overseas qualifications must at least equate to Australian qualifications (check with your Association).
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant association, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if your listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant association, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you're listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- List of dental item numbers requiring tooth identification
The mandatory inclusion of the applicable FDI World Dental Federation Two-digit Tooth Identification number(s) on all invoices and patient records became effective from 15 June 2018.
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
The ahm Fund rules states that we’ll only pay benefits towards dental and Orthodontic treatments that are delivered in person, and by a recognised provider.
We require your Medicare number.
If you're registered with Medicare, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
We require your Medicare number.
If you're registered with Medicare, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
You must have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be a member of at least one of the following professional organisations:
- Australian Orthoptics Board (AOB)
- Orthoptics Australia (OA)
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant association, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if your listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
You must have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be a member of at least one of the following professional organisations:
- Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
- Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Myotherapy Association Australia (MA)
- Society of Natural Therapists & Researchers Inc (SNTR))
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Educational Requirements for Alternative Therapists
Completion of a 2 year full-time or equivalent course that complies with the government accredited Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy). Any educational qualifications attained by completing a correspondence only course and/or clinical training not conducted under supervision won’t be recognised. Overseas qualifications must at least equate to Australian qualifications.
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
You must have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be a member of at least one of the following professional organisations:
- Australian Association and Register of Practicing Nutritionists (AARPN)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- Society of Natural Therapists & Researchers Inc (SNTR)
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Educational Requirements for Alternative Therapists
Completed, as a minimum, a 3 year full-time or equivalent course that complies with the government accredited Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine (HLT61007).
Any educational qualifications attained by completing:
- a correspondence only course, and/or
- clinical training that is not under supervision will not be recognised. Overseas qualifications must at least equate to Australian qualifications.
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
We require your Medicare number.
If you're registered with Medicare, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
For recognition as an Optical Dispenser you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Optical Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Optical Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
- Pedorthic Association of Australia (PAA)
- Synaptic Design
- Australian Orthotic Group (AOG)
- Australian Orthotics Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
If you're registered with your relevant Organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Please note: We will only pay a benefit for orthopaedic footwear when accompanied by a referral.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
You must have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be a member of at least one of the following professional organisations:
- Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
- Australian Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA)
- Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia (FCMAS)
- Myotherapy Association Australia (MA)
- Massage Association of Australia (MAA)
- Society of Natural Therapists & Researchers Inc (SNTR))
If you're registered with your relevant organisation, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
- Educational Requirements for Alternative Therapists
Completion of a government accredited Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy (HLT50302 & HLT50307). Any educational qualifications attained by completing a correspondence only course and/or clinical training not conducted under supervision won’t be recognised. Overseas qualifications must at least equate to Australian qualifications.
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
We require your Medicare number.
If you're registered with Medicare, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for other ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
- Patient Record Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
Stress management courses must be provided by an ahm recognised psychologist or form part of a GP care plan or an ahm Health Insurance approved health management program.
You should have qualifications in the relevant discipline and be registered with the appropriate National Registration Board for your area of practise.
To start the process, visit AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and contact the relevant Board directly to discuss requirements for registration with them.
If you're registered with your relevant National Registration Board, you may already be an ahm recognised provider. If you're unsure of your status, check if you’re listed.
Recognition requirements
To become an ahm recognised provider, you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Recognition Criteria for AHPRA registered ancillary health care providers
- Ancillary Billing Standards
For more information on the application of the Recognition Criteria, please view the FAQ’s.
If you're unsure of your status, check if you're listed.