Funding

The cost of prosthetics shouldn’t be a concern for you in Australia as we have several funding options available. Here is a simple guide to help understand what you might be eligible for:

• Medical Condition
  If your limb loss is due to illness (e.g, diabetes), the public health system or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will usually cover the costs, especially if you are under the age of 65 years old
  
• Accidents
  If your amputation is from an accident with no compensation available, the public health system in your state or NDIS will fund your prosthesis
  
• Compensated Injuries
  If your amputation resulted from a workplace or vehicle accident with a compensation body, the insurance company will likely cover the costs
  
• Veterans
  If you lost a limb while serving, the Department of Veteran affairs (DVA) will cover the cost
  
• Private Health Insurance
  Rarely covers prosthetics but may offer partial coverage – its worth checking with your provider.
  

Your funding may determine what prosthetics and services are available. If you request upgraded components not covered by public funding, you may need to pay the difference privately.

Ongoing funding typically includes:

• First prosthesis
• Replacement or/and socket changes
• Repairs and maintenance
• Consumables Items (eg, stump socks)

Your prosthesis will need to be replaced and repaired within certain timeframes to ensure they are safe for you. Our Team at APC Prosthetics will assess the required timeframe to do this and ensure your prosthesis remains functional and comfortable.