With nib Extras, members get 100% back on their initial consultation^ and agreed rates* when they see a First Choice network physio provider.
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We're making quality care more affordable and accessible for everyone with our First Choice network of physiotherapy providers.
The First Choice network is our community of specially selected health providers, who have promised they will deliver quality care and value for money by offering agreed rates* for nib members.
Visit an nib First Choice physio provider and get 100% back on your initial consultation^.
Extras cover helps with some of the cost for services that aren’t covered by Medicare, opens in a new tab. Don't have Extras cover? View our options, opens in a new tab.
Use our Find a Provider, opens in a new tab tool to find a First Choice network physio near you.
Get between 55% to 75% back at follow-up appointments, depending on your level of Extras cover.
Claim on the spot after your physio appointment using your digital nib card, opens in a new tab.
Use our Find a Provider, opens in a new tab tool to search for a trusted First Choice network physiotherapist near you.
Log in to your member account, opens in a new tabor the nib App, opens in a new tab and check your Extras cover limits, opens in a new tab before booking your No Gap initial consultation^.
If it’s your first consultation for a condition, such as shoulder pain or a sports injury, you’ll benefit from a No Gap initial consultation^.
If it’s for an existing condition you’ve already seen your First Choice network physio for, you’ll still benefit from our agreed rates* and get between 55% to 75% back, depending on your level of Extras cover.
You don't need a GP referral before visiting a physio. Learn more about what to expect at your first appointment, opens in a new tab.
After your appointment, simply tap your nib card or digital card, opens in a new tab. The amount we pay will be deducted from the total cost and you'll just have to pay the gap (if there is one).
We want you to get back to your healthiest self. If you continue seeing your First Choice network physiotherapist for the same condition, you’ll get agreed rates* for follow-up appointments.
Search our First Choice network physio providers to get the most out of your nib Extras cover.
Reaching your annual limits or not covered for physio? Explore our range of Extras cover today.
Cost-effective, entry level cover with 50% back up to your annual limits.
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Cover the basics with 100% back on select services up to your annual limit.
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Essential cover for the most common healthcare services.
Get 60% back on each visit, up to the annual limits.
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Cover for additional healthcare services. Get 60% back on each visit, up to the annual limits.
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Comprehensive extras cover with 70% back up to your annual limits.
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^Covers 100% of the First Choice agreed rate for an initial consultation (item 500). Excludes follow-ups, long consults, telehealth and group classes. Subject to waiting periods, annual/service limits, and nib Fund Rules & Policy Booklet terms. Visit First Choice network Physio, opens in a new tab.
*An agreed rate is a set price agreed upon by nib and your healthcare provider for certain services or treatments.