Earworx is proud to announce that patients can now receive a health insurance rebate for our services if they are insured by St.LukesHealth.
This means that you can have your earwax removed by a registered nurse at the Earworx Hobart clinic, with a reduced out of pocket cost. It means people with St.LukesHealth cover can receive treatment for ears blocked with wax at an affordable rate.
“Having St.LukesHealth reimburse our patients for ear wax removal is great news. I really do believe this rebate will set a precedent nationwide,” says Earworx Founder and Director, Lisa Hellwege. “I don’t know of any other clinics in Australia that are able to offer a rebate for private health insurance for earwax removal.”
Earworx employs only Ahpra-registered nurses trained in dry microsuction to remove built-up ear wax.
“It allows people with the symptoms of earwax build-up to access a quality, highly affordable treatment. They can access the earwax removal they need.“
The procedure uses dry microsuction technology to remove earwax build-up. It is the same technique used by ear, nose and throat specialists across Australia.
One in twenty adults experience excessive or impacted wax in their ears, along with one in ten children. In people over the age of 65, that number increases to one in three. People who wear hearing aids, use cotton buds, have narrow, hairy or curvy ear canals or use ear plugs regularly are more prone than others. If you notice any hearing loss, a feeling of blockage or fullness, itching or pain, then Earworx can help.
Earworx has made this procedure available to the general public last year and has now taken a big step towards better ear health for Hobart residents with the new rebate from St.LukesHealth.
St.LukesHealth has been providing private health insurance to Australians since 1952 and, as a not-for-profit organisation; their focus is on their members. Established in Tasmania, St.LukesHealth has a loyal membership base across Australia.
If you’re experiencing any of symptoms above, give us a call to book an appointment today.
