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MilkOnTap
25-09-2008, 10:59
I just got off the phone to my PHI after chatting with them on/off for about 6 months about a particular extras programme that members are entitled to WHEN they birth in hospital. There was no substitute programme for homebirthers.

However - now; due to my persistence and picking them up on a few issues - they are changing their policy to extend this particular programme to homebirthing mothers :yelclap:

Yay for Defence Health :thumbsup: And here is hoping for more changes that benefit more homebirthers in other PHI's in the future :flowerz:
Beany
25-09-2008, 11:21
Well done!

Does this mean you qualify?
shed
25-09-2008, 11:44
Good for you, that is fantastic!! :yelclap: :yes::thumbsup:
~Emmylou~
25-09-2008, 12:23
Yay for MOT!! :yelclap: :smiliedance:
MilkOnTap
25-09-2008, 13:27
Damn straight I qualify now lol :laughing:

I'm so excited about it - its so good to feel like I've actually DONE something for the homebirthing community. I realise that only members of Defence Health will benefit from it - but gosh I hope it helps to set a benchmark for other PHI's as well.
La Que Sabe
25-09-2008, 13:29
yay! how exciting!
well done! :thumbsup:
Beany
25-09-2008, 13:46
That's wonderful, Ally! Now you don't have to worry about finances so much! Well done!
MilkOnTap
25-09-2008, 13:51
That's wonderful, Ally! Now you don't have to worry about finances so much! Well done!

Oh - its not THAT big a win.

It will give me 2 boxes of Huggies, 6hrs of housecleaning and hire of a breastpump or TENS machine... Nothing monetary.
Beany
25-09-2008, 14:07
Wait, it won't cover the costs of the midwife?

That can be your next mission!
MilkOnTap
25-09-2008, 16:17
Wait, it won't cover the costs of the midwife?

That can be your next mission!

Absolutely :yelclap:

They pay up to $1500 per financial year for a midwife ($1k for delivery and $500 for pre/post natal visits) so technically I should be able to claim up to $2K with them - cause I've been pregnant over two financial years. Still a step ahead most over PHI's :thumbsup:
sockstealingpoltergeist
25-09-2008, 16:24
Wow good going, all health funds should be the same, and public as well.:yes::yelclap:
Sammilee
26-09-2008, 20:53
I just got off the phone to my PHI after chatting with them on/off for about 6 months about a particular extras programme that members are entitled to WHEN they birth in hospital. There was no substitute programme for homebirthers.

However - now; due to my persistence and picking them up on a few issues - they are changing their policy to extend this particular programme to homebirthing mothers :yelclap:

Yay for Defence Health :thumbsup: And here is hoping for more changes that benefit more homebirthers in other PHI's in the future :flowerz:

Yay for you!!! :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance: