If you have private medical insurance with Vitality, you may be able to have your physiotherapy paid for by your insurer. Here is how it works at Physio First Rehab.
Before your first appointment
- Check your coverConfirm with Vitality that your policy includes outpatient physiotherapy and how many sessions or how much money is available.
- Get authorisationAsk Vitality for an authorisation or claim number for physiotherapy.
- Check the referral ruleAsk whether you need a GP or specialist referral first.
- Book with usChoose “Private health insurance” and Vitality when you book online, and add your authorisation number.
What to bring
- Your Vitality membership number and authorisation number
- Any GP or specialist referral letter, if your policy needs one
- Details of any excess on your policy
How payment works
We invoice Vitality for the sessions they have authorised. If your policy has an excess, or you need more sessions than are authorised, you pay that part yourself. If you prefer, you can pay us at each visit and claim the cost back from Vitality with our receipt.
Insurers’ rules, fees and approved-provider networks change from time to time. Some policies ask you to use the insurer’s own physiotherapy network or phone assessment first. Please confirm with your insurer before treatment; the clinic cannot be held responsible for claims an insurer does not pay.
What we treat
Insured patients can use the same services as everyone else, including back, neck and joint pain, sports injuries, rehab after surgery and acupuncture, subject to what your policy covers.
Got your Vitality authorisation number? Book your first session.
Common questions
Does my Vitality policy cover physiotherapy?
Many Vitality policies include outpatient physiotherapy, but cover, limits and excesses vary. Check your policy documents or call Vitality before booking.
Do I need a GP referral to use Vitality?
It depends on your policy. Some Vitality policies let you refer yourself for physiotherapy; others need a GP or specialist referral first. Vitality will tell you when you call.
Was Vitality previously PruHealth?
Yes. PruHealth became Vitality Health. Older policy documents may still use the PruHealth name.
What if my claim is not paid?
You remain responsible for the cost of treatment, so please confirm your cover and authorisation before your first session.