Glossary of terms

Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a pseudo-scientific form of alternative medicine based on a belief in vitalism, which posits that a special energy called vital energy or vital force guides bodily processes such as metabolism, reproduction, growth, and adaptation. Naturopathy favors a holistic approach with non-invasive treatment and generally avoids the use of surgery and drugs. Providers must meet the Australian Government‘s Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2011

Members residing in Norfolk Island are entitled to identical benefits to those available to CBHS Corporate Health members in Australia. CBHS Corporate Health benefits to members residing on Norfolk Island are as follows:

• Hospitalisation costs on Norfolk Island are covered as if the treatment occurred in Australia.
• Hospitalisation costs for Norfolk Island members who come to Australia for hospitalisation are covered under the Hospital Purchaser Provider Agreement (HPPA).
• For non-HPPA hospital, minister default applies.
• Norfolk Island member who hold a current Medicare card are entitled to the 25% medical and Access Gap Cover benefits.
• Norfolk Island members who do not hold a current Medicare card cannot claim the 25% medical benefits or Access Gap Cover
benefits.
• Is transported to an Australian Hospital (not a New Zealand Hospital)
• The provider of the services is a recognised Emergency Ambulance provider by CBHS Corporate Health (e.g. not defence force plane etc)