Can I claim for blood glucose or blood pressure monitors via Extras cover?

Eligibility

To claim for blood glucose or blood pressure monitors, you need to be on Top Extras with any applicable waiting period served. 

Products

You may be able claim towards monitors that are:

  • TGA-approved
  • Purchased from a registered Australian business with a physical presence in Australia.  

You can’t claim towards:

  • Accessories
  • Hiring a device.

Claiming

When submitting your claim, please include:

  • Completed Aids and Appliances form signed by your doctor (this will be valid for 12 months, after which you'll need to submit another form to claim this benefit)
  • Itemised tax invoice that shows the name of the patient (i.e. the person who’ll be using the machine).

Limits

Like most services under the Artificial Aids & Appliances benefit, Blood pressure monitors and Blood glucose monitors have an annual sub-limit).

How to check your remaining limits

 

Additional Program Support

A diagnosis of diabetes or high blood pressure can be overwhelming, as it requires consistent attention to lifestyle habits, including diet, physical activity and medication adherence.

Healthcare Services offer eligible Teachers Health members with chronic conditions and risk factors of disease, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, access to a variety of support services to help manage their health.

Learn more about how we might be able to help you manage an ongoing health condition