Common reasons
Why people see a pain specialist
- Long-term back and neck pain
- Nerve pain, such as sciatica
- Joint pain that won't settle
- Pain after surgery or injury
- Headaches that keep coming back
- Targeted injections to ease pain
Common examples, not a full list. Not sure if this is the right specialist? Tell us what is going on and we will help you work it out.
Your coverages
Is it usually covered?
Consultations and medication are usually outpatient costs, which company medical benefits may help with.
Some pain procedures, such as targeted injections done as a day procedure, may be claimable under an Integrated Shield plan when they are medically necessary. Cover varies between plans and procedures. Always subject to your insurer’s approval.
Long-term pain is an area where a condition you had before buying your plan can affect a claim. We will be upfront with you if we see this.
How we help
What we do for you
- You tell usWhat is bothering you and what cover you have.
- We checkYour policy, an indicative cost, and the likely next step with a doctor.
- We bookA suitable specialist whose panel listing fits your policy. A handler can stay with you.
It is free for you. You pay the clinic, not us.
Questions
Pain management: common questions
What does a pain specialist do differently?
A pain specialist focuses on finding where the pain is coming from and treating it directly, for example with targeted injections, medication or a combined plan with physiotherapy.
I've had this pain for years. Can I still claim?
Possibly, but a condition that started before your policy began may be excluded. We look at this with you before you commit to anything.
Want us to check yours?
Tell us what is going on. We check your coverages, give you an indicative cost and book a suitable specialist. Free for you.
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