Can I claim for surgical or orthopedic shoes via Extras cover?
Eligibility
To claim for surgical or orthopedic shoes, you need to be on Top Extras with any applicable waiting period served.
Products
You may be able to claim towards the purchase of shoes that are:
- Custom-made, fitted and supplied by a registered pedorthist.
You can’t claim towards products that are:
- Off-the-shelf
- From an unregistered provider
- Custom-fitted or customised/adjusted (but not custom-made).
Claiming
When submitting your claim, please include an itemised tax invoice that shows the name of the patient (i.e. the person who’ll be using the product).
Limits
Like most services under the Artificial Aids & Appliances benefit, Surgical shoes has an annual sub-limit.