If I need dental work, who pays for my initial appointment?

If you need dental work or glasses for example, GAC will pay for your initial consultation. Your dentist will send GAC your treatment plan and when your application is also received further treatment will be approved. Your eye test should be covered by Medicare but your Optometrist will send GAC a quote for your glasses.

How do I apply for funds?

To apply for funds please follow these steps: -

1. Call us or call in to request the relevant form, you can pick them up from the Gumala office in Tom Price or we can mail, email or fax them to you. 

2. Request a quote from the supplier

3. Fax back to Gumala the completed and SIGNED application form and the quote

4. We will check your membership status and balance of funds

5. On approval, a Purchase order or Credit card authorisation will be faxed to the supplier and you can pick up your goods, or proceed with your treatment.

NOTE

• For Dental and Ancillary Treatment Gumala will pay for your initial appointment, to allow for your assessment and a quote to be sent to Gumala.

• Funeral funds are allocated to a nominated family member and are for the burial, direct family to attend, and the wake; the funds are not meant for general attendance

• A voucher for fuel to attend a funeral can be requested from your Health and Well Being funds

What is available from the Member Services Unit?

The Member Services Unit at Gumala was established in May this year as a service to support our Gumala Traditional Owners and to assist in coping with the growing demand for our ever increasing number of programs available to our Members.

This is just a brief list of what Gumala can offer its Registered Members-
• Health and Wellbeing Benefit
• Pensioner Health & Wellbeing
• Dental Program
• Ancillary Health Program (Optometry, Physio etc)
• Funeral Program
• Critically Ill Patient Support
• Computer Support
• Education Support and Gumala Scholarship Programs
• Gumala Home Loan Scheme
• Sport and Recreation Program

To receive any of these benefits it is important that the right application forms are completed and the information needed to support your application is received at the time of your application.