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Acupuncture
To be registered as an Acupuncturist with HBF you must maintain registration with a HBF accredited
association.
The following associations are accredited by HBF for Acupuncture
- Acupuncture and Complementary Medicine Association of Australasia (ACMAA)
- Acupuncture Association of Victoria (AAV)
- Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Australian National Acupuncturists and Chinese Herbalists Association (ANACHA)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA)
- Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (FCMA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers (SNTR)
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
Provider Numbers
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
To be registered as a Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner with HBF you must maintain registration
with a
HBF accredited association. The following associations are accredited by HBF for Chinese Herbal
Medicine.
- Acupuncture Association of Victoria (AAV)
- Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Australian National Acupuncturists and Chinese Herbalists Association (ANACHA)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (FCMA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers (SNTR)
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
Provider Numbers
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.
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Chiropractors
To be registered as a Chiropractor with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF
will
download provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Clinical Psychologists
To be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia
as a
Clinical Psychologist or be endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist by the Psychology Board of
Australia.
HBF will download provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration
and
will confirm endorsements as required with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
(AHPRA).
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions and practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Dental Practitioners
To be registered as a Dentist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF will
download provider files from Medicare regularly for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
HBF WA Member Plus Dental Agreement
HBF has a large network of Member Plus dental providers, who have chosen to enter into an agreement
with HBF to help members minimise out-of-pocket expenses associated with preventive treatment.
HBF Member Plus Dental Agreements are held at the practice level and are currently only available to
practices located in WA.
To learn more about the HBF Member Plus Dental Agreement click Here.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS: 1800 805 780
Healthpoint: 1300 301 692
Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, and Oral Health Therapists
HBF is aware that changes to the Dental Board of Australia’s Scope of practice registration standard
effective 1 July 2020 removed the requirement for a Structured Professional Relationship between a
dentist and dental hygienist, dental therapist, or oral health therapist. HBF has not yet determined
whether this change will be implemented.
Benefits on treatment provided by a dental hygienist, dental therapist, or oral health therapist will
continue to only be payable when the provider has a Structured Professional Relationship with a
dentist and bills using the provider number of that dentist.
HBF will continue to monitor the situation and will notify relevant parties if and when this position
changes.
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Dental Prosthetists
To be registered as a Dental Prosthetist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF
will download provider files from Medicare regularly for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
HBF WA Member Plus Dental Agreement
HBF has a large network of Member Plus dental providers, who have chosen to enter into an agreement
with HBF to help members minimise out-of-pocket expenses associated with preventive treatment.
HBF Member Plus Dental Agreements are held at the practice level and are currently only available to
practices located in WA.
To learn more about the HBF Member Plus Dental Agreement click Here.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service
provider.
HICAPS: 1800 805 780
Healthpoint: 1300 301 692
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions.
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Dietitians
To be registered as a Dietitian with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF
will download
provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Homeopathy
To be registered as a Homeopath with HBF you must maintain registration with a HBF accredited
association.
The following associations are accredited by HBF for Homeopathy.
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Register of Homeopaths (AROH)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers (SNTR)
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
Provider Numbers
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.
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Naturopathy
To be registered as a Naturopath with HBF you must maintain registration with a HBF accredited
association.
The following associations are accredited by HBF for Naturopathy.
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers (SNTR)
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
Provider Numbers
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.
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Occupational Therapists
To be registered as a Occupational Therapist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare
Australia.
HBF will download provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Optical Providers
To be registered as an Optometrist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF will
download provider files from Medicare regularly for the purpose of registration.
To be registered as an Optical Dispenser with HBF you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
Contact the HBF Provider Support team for further information.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions.
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Osteopaths
To be registered as a Osteopath with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF
will download
provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Physiotherapists
To be registered as a Physiotherapist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia.
HBF will
download provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Podiatrists
To be registered as a Podiatrist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF
will download
provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Speech Pathologists
To be registered as a Speech Pathologist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare
Australia.
HBF will download provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Medical Provider
This section of our provider registration site contains information for medical practitioners based
in WA.
For HBF members to receive benefits for medical services within WA it is a requirement for medical
practitioners
to be registered with HBF. To benefit from the Simplified Billing System an application form is
required
to be completed. The Simplified Billing System is available Australia wide, to all medical
practitioners
who provide services in a licensed private hospital or licensed day hospital facility.
For more information on registering for Simplified Billing, please download the relevant form below:
Medical Gap -
Practitioner Application form
Medical Gap -
Specialist Anaesthetist Application form
If you require a copy of HBF’s Schedule of Benefits, please indicate this on your email or fax
when
you submit your application for registration.
Revised Terms and Conditions to HBF Medical Gap Scheme
HBF have recently made some changes to the Medical Gap terms and conditions.
View the updated Medical Gap Arrangement Terms and Conditions that take effect as of 1 July 2018.
Manage your registration
Medical gap
arrangements - Change of Agreement
Medical gap
arrangements – Change of details form
If you require any further assistance, please email medicalgap@hbf.com.au or call the Provider Support Team
on 133 423 (select option 4).
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Alexander Technique
To be registered as a provider of the Alexander Technique with HBF you must maintain membership of a
HBF
accredited association. The following associations are accredited by HBF for Alexander
Technique
- Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AUSTAT)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
To register with HBF complete the provider registration form and return to the HBF Provider Support
team.
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Fax 08
9265 6282
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO
Box C101
Perth
WA
6839
Registration enquiries can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 08 9265 6125
How to register with HBF
HBF Provider Registration
Form
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Aromatherapy
To be registered as an Aromatherapist with HBF you must maintain registration with a HBF accredited
association.
The following associations are accredited by HBF for Aromatherapy
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association (IAAMA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers (SNTR)
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
Provider Numbers
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.
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Bowen Therapists
To be registered as a Bowen Therapist with HBF you must maintain membership of a HBF accredited
association.
The following association is accredited by HBF for Bowen Therapy.
- Bowen Association of Australia
- Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
To register with HBF complete the provider registration form and return to the HBF Provider Support
team.
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Fax 08
9265 6282
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO
Box C101
Perth
WA
6839
Registration enquiries can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 08 9265 6125
How to register with HBF
HBF Provider Registration
Form
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Exercise Physiologists
To be registered as an Exercise Physiologist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia.
HBF
will download provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
Electronic Claiming
Providers registered with either HICAPS or Healthpoint will automatically be enabled for electronic
claiming
with HBF. For more information on electronic claiming please contact the service provider.
HICAPS
1800 805 780
Healthpoint 1300 301 692
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Feldenkrais Method
To be registered as a provider of the Feldenkrais Method with HBF you must maintain membership of a
HBF accredited
association. The following association are accredited by HBF for Feldenkrais.
- Australian Feldenkrais Guild
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
To register with HBF complete the provider registration form and return to the HBF Provider Support
team.
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Fax
08 9265 6282
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO
Box C101
Perth
WA
6839
Registration enquires can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 08 9265 6125
How to register with HBF
HBF Provider Registration
Form
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Western Herbal Medicine
To be registered as a Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner with HBF you must maintain registration
with a
HBF accredited association. The following associations are accredited by HBF for Western Herbal
Medicine.
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
- National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers (SNTR)
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
Provider Numbers
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.
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Hypnotherapist
To be registered as a Hypnotherapist with HBF you must maintain registration with an HBF accredited
association. The following associations are accredited by HBF for Hypnotherapy.
- Australian Hypnotherapists Association
- Australian Society Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society
- Professional Hypnotherapists of Australia (PHA)
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
How to register with HBF
HBF receives provider data of Hypnotherapists registered with a HBF accredited association on a monthly basis. HBF will only register a Hypnotherapist as an Approved Provider once accreditation with a HBF accredited association has been confirmed.
In addition, you may complete the provider registration form below and return to the HBF Provider Support team.
HBF Provider Registration
Form
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO
Box C101
Perth
WA
6839
Registration enquiries can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 1300 810 475
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Kinesiologist
To be registered as a Kinesiologist with HBF you must maintain membership of a HBF accredited
association.
The following associations is accredited by HBF for Kinesiology.
- Australian Institute of Kinesiologists
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society
- Australian Kinesiology Association
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
To register with HBF complete the provider registration form and return to the HBF Provider Support
team.
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Fax
08 9265 6282
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO Box C101
Perth WA
6839
Registration enquiries can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 08 9265 6125
How to register with HBF
HBF Provider Registration
Form
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Nutritionists
To be registered as a Nutritionist with HBF you must maintain membership of a HBF accredited
association.
The following associations are accredited by HBF for Nutrition
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
How to register with HBF
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
There is no requirement to contact HBF for registration purposes. Initial queries are to be
directed to your association.
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Pilates Instructors
Pilates Instructors
To be registered as a Pilates Instructor with HBF you must maintain membership of a HBF accredited
association.
The following association is accredited by HBF for Pilates.
- Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA)
- Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA)
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
To register with HBF complete the provider registration form and return to the HBF
Provider Support Team.
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Fax 08
9265 6282
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO
Box C101
Perth
WA
6839
Registration enquiries can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 08 9265 6125
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Psychologists
To be registered as a Psychologist with HBF you must be registered with Medicare Australia. HBF will
download
provider files from Medicare on a regular basis for the purpose of registration.
Providers must also comply with HBF Approved Provider Terms and Conditions
and
practice solely and exclusively in a private practice.
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Reflexologists
To be registered as a Reflexologist with HBF you must maintain membership of a HBF accredited
association.
The following association is accredited by HBF for Reflexology
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Reflexology Association of Australia (RAoA)
All providers must comply with the HBF Approved Provider Terms and
Conditions.
To register with HBF complete the provider registration form and return to the HBF Provider Support
team.
Email provreg@hbf.com.au
Fax 08
9265 6282
Mail HBF Provider Support
GPO
Box C101
Perth
WA 6839
Registration enquires can be directed to the Provider Support Team on 08 9265 6125
How to register with HBF
HBF Provider Registration
Form
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Remedial Massage Therapy
To be registered as a Remedial Massage Therapist with HBF you must maintain registration with a HBF
accredited
association. The following associations are accredited by HBF for Remedial Massage Therapy.
- Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
- Massage & Myotherapy Australia (AAMT)
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Myotherapy Association Australia (IRMA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Australian natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Naturopathic Association (ANPA)
- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA)
- Federation of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture (FCMA)
- Massage Association of Australia (MAA)
- Myotherapy Association Australia (IRMA)
- Society of Natural Therapists and Researchers Inc. (SNTR)
HBF utilises the services of the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) to accredit natural therapy
associations
and collect provider data. HBF automatically downloads provider information on the 15th of every
month.
Where electronic claiming through HICAPS or Healthpoint is utilised HBF will continue to use the
number linked
to your terminal. Provider numbers will only be active once HBF has confirmed accreditation with the
ARHG.
When claiming manually HBF will use your ARHG number to process claims.