Rehab at Home
Do you want to head home instead of staying in hospital for your rehabilitation? With your doctor’s approval, you can return home from hospital sooner or have treatment at home in place of a hospital admission. You’ll receive the kind of support you would receive in hospital, while in the comfort of your own home. This program is coordinated by Westfund’s partner - an experienced provider of home and community based care.
What is it?
For eligible members and with your doctor’s approval, we can coordinate services such as nursing care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and personal care getting you back into familiar surroundings and on the road to independence sooner.
Who’s it for?
Westfund Gold-tier Hospital, Silver-tier Hospital or Overseas cover members, who have a need for rehabilitation as a direct continuation of post-surgical treatment, may be able to take advantage of this program. All you need to do is check your eligibility.
Eligibility criteria
Rehabilitation at Home is available to active, up to date Westfund members who have held Gold or Silver tier Hospital or any Overseas cover for at least two months. Members can only be enrolled in one Hospital-Substitute Treatment program offered by Westfund at a time. Members must hold eligible cover for the duration of the program.
Members must also meet the following criteria:
Be otherwise required to stay in hospital for their treatment.
Be clinically stable and have approval from the hospital care team.
Be in hospital at the time of referral.
Have appropriate supports in the home e.g. carer or other support.
Live in a suitable environment with access to a telephone.
Be suitable for Rehabilitation at Home services e.g. able to follow instructions, safe at home.
Agree to be in a Rehabilitation at Home program.
Must not have received inpatient rehab already as part of the current hospital admission.
Please note additional clinical criteria may apply. Full program eligibility is determined by the program provider. Programs are dependent on provider availability.
Currently receiving treatment in hospital?
If you’re planning on continuing your care using the program, it’s important to get a referral from your doctor before you leave hospital. If you have been discharged, you’re no longer eligible.
Please note additional clinical criteria may apply. Full program eligibility is determined by the program provider. Programs are dependent on provider availability.
Getting started
Taking the first step
Read through the program eligibility criteria above.
Enquire and enrol in the program
If you have any questions or you’re ready to enrol, our friendly team is here to help. Simply call 1300 937 838, send us an email or enquire below. Alternatively, you can learn more about the Rehab at Home through Remedy Healthcare.
Our Health and Wellbeing Team
Once you’ve enrolled through Remedy Health or via our team, our program providers will be in contact with you to confirm clinical eligibility and next steps.