Homeopathy, Yoga among 'natural therapies' cut off from government rebate

Indian children practice Yoga as the sun sets in the backdrop, as they prepare for the World Yoga Day in Bhopal, India, 20 June 2017. The International World Yoga Day will be observed on 21 June 2017. EPA/SANJEEV GUPTA

Indian children practice Yoga as the sun sets in the backdrop, as they prepare for the World Yoga Day in Bhopal, India, 20 June 2017. Source: EPA

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Federal government has announced sweeping changes to private health insurance in Australia, considered most significant in a decade. The changes include exclusion of so-called "natural" therapies from receiving a government rebate.

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