General Treatment Categories Dimension This dimension categorises the reported data according to the types of services covered under general treatment products. Optical The information reported is in relation to optical services such as single vision glasses, bifocal glasses, multi-focal glasses, contact lenses disposable and hard, disposable contacts, prescription - sight correcting lenses, frames, repair. Prostheses Aids And Appliances The information reported is in relation to post operation aids (e.g. surgical stockings), braces and supports (e.g. crutches), medical aids (including Irlen lens), non-surgical prosthesis (including wigs), artificial appliances, wheel chairs, walking frame, nebuliser, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine, asthma spacer and blood glucose monitor. Dietetics The information reported is in relation to dietitian and nutritionist services. Hearing Aids Audiology The information reported is in relation to hearing aids, hearing aid repair and cochlear speech processors. Overseas The information reported is in relation to cover provided to a person who is not an Australian resident, is not entitled to full Medicare benefits and is visiting Australia on a temporary or long stay visa for holiday, study or work purposes. Residents of Norfolk Island and other residents of Australian territories are deemed to be "overseas visitors" when visiting Australia. Preventative Health Products Health Management Program The information reported is in relation to weight loss or weight management programs; quit smoking, nicotine replacement therapy; disease management association fees (asthma, diabetes, heart, arthritis and coeliac); Cancer Council UV products. Accidental Death Funeral Expenses The information reported is in relation to funeral parlour, burial or cremation expenses. Domestic Assistance The information reported is in relation to a benefit for home assistance provided by councils. Pharmacy The information reported is in relation to pharmaceutical, hormonal implants, skin contraceptives, preventive vaccines - hepatitis A/B injections, flu, travel and other approved vaccines. Speech Therapy The information reported is in relation to speech therapy services. Travel And Accommodation The information reported is in relation to accommodation expenses for parent/partner to accompany a patient who is an in-patient of a public or private hospital. It is also in relation to travel costs where a patient receives treatment at a hospital more than a specified distance from a patient's home and in circumstances where the patient chooses not to be an in-patient. Hypnotherapy The information reported is in relation to hypnotherapy services. Physiotherapy The information reported is in relation to physiotherapy services. Ambulance The information reported is in relation to emergency or non-emergency ambulance transport provided by an Ambulance Service. Other The information reported is in relation to other services not specified in the list in which it is being used. Dental The information reported is in relation to dental services. Sickness And Accident The information reported is in relation to sickness and accident. Accident means an unforeseen event, occurring by chance and caused by an unintentional and external force or object resulting in involuntary personal hurt or damage to the body of a person covered by a policy, which requires immediate medical advice or treatment from a registered practitioner. This benefit is for essential health care services, other than services provided in hospital or those attracting a Medicare benefit. Maternity Services The information reported is in relation to pre and post natal consultation and classes and midwife delivery services. Ex Gratia Payments The information reported is in relation to payments for services not covered under the rules of the insurer. Theatre Fees The information reported is in relation to procedure room fees, outpatient theatre fees and fees for medical gases (such as oxygen). Orthoptics The information reported is in relation to orthoptics (eye therapy) services. Natural Therapies The information reported is in relation to natural therapies such as Alexander technique, aromatherapy, naturopathy, biochemist, Bowen therapy, Feldenkrais, herbalist, homeopathy, iridology, Kinesiology and one on one Pilates, Rolfing, reflexology, remedial massage and shiatsu. Chiropractic The information reported is in relation to chiropractic and chiropractic X-rays services. Osteopathic Services The information reported is in relation to osteopathic services. Occupational Therapy The information reported is in relation to occupational therapy. Psychology The information reported is in relation to psychology and group therapy services. Podiatry The information reported is in relation to podiatry, biomechanical assessment, casts, orthotics - custom made sporthotics or formthotics. Acupuncture Acupressure The information reported is in relation to acupuncture and acupressure services. Community Home District Nursing The information reported is in relation to treatment for illness, disease, incapacity or disability when the purpose of treatment is dependent on nursing care excluding hospital-substitute treatment. School The information reported is in relation to Benefits paid, as a result of a personal injury to a student covered by the policy while at school or travelling to or from school or any associated school activity and not paid or payable from any other source. This benefit is for essential health care services, other than services provided in hospital or those attracting a Medicare benefit.