Several of Australia's private health insurers have agreed to cover tele-physiotherapy consultations for members during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with telehealth consults with psychologists.

The health funds will make the cover available from April 14 for remote consultations for orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, pelvic floor muscle training and for chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis.