What the form is for
Your psychologist may prepare an Allied Health Treatment Request, usually called an AHTR, to ask the insurer for treatment. It describes relevant clinical information, goals and the service being requested.
The request helps the insurer consider funding. A completed form does not automatically mean the next appointments have been approved.
Your part in the conversation
Talk with your psychologist about what has changed, what remains difficult and what you would like to work on next. Goals should relate to daily life and your treatment needs, rather than being a list of therapy names.
You can ask what information is included and why it is relevant to the request. Let your clinician know if the plan does not reflect your priorities or current situation.
Before approved appointments run out
Ask how many sessions are currently approved and whether a request for more treatment is needed. Planning ahead can reduce uncertainty, although it cannot guarantee an insurer's response.
A scheduled appointment is not proof of funding. Our team checks the arrangements and discusses any personal fee before you agree to proceed.
When more information is requested
The insurer may ask questions about the proposed care or request clarification. Your psychologist can respond to relevant clinical questions within their role.
If a request is declined, ask for the written reasons and the available review steps. Your clinician can provide treatment information, but does not decide a legal dispute.
Fees for forms and reports
The SIRA schedule treats the initial AHTR and other reports differently. Not every form, progress note or email is a separately billable report.
Reports and case conferences need their own purpose and applicable funding arrangements. Ask before requesting substantial additional work.
Reports and case conferencesAllied Health Treatment Requests / SIRA workers compensation health service fees
Information checked 13 October 2026. General information, not an assessment or a decision about your claim.
