Frank Health Insurance
Frank Health Insurance
ExtrasFrank Bundables $250
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
5 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (30) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% for GMHBA, the insurer of Frank Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$78.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $66.89 + extras $11.76
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
9 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (26) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$82.49†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $65.79 + extras $16.70
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
5 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (30) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$85.70†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $69.61 + extras $16.09
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
5 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (30) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$87.34†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $71.25 + extras $16.09
Frank Health Insurance
Frank Health Insurance
ExtrasFrank Bundables $250
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% for GMHBA, the insurer of Frank Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$87.95†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $76.19 + extras $11.76
HCF
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulance
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
12 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$600 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$600 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $38 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$88.47†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$88.63†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $74.02 + extras $14.61
Westfund
Westfund
ExtrasStarter Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
4 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with root canalup to $28 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$400 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $180 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $25 back on a first visit
Not covered (31) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.3% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$90.39†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $67.87 + extras $22.52
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$90.59†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $75.98 + extras $14.61
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$90.64†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $76.03 + extras $14.61
see-u by HBF
see-u by HBF
ExtrasStarter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
19 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $25 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 3 other servicesup to $35 back on a first visit
Not covered (16) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of see-u by HBF · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$91.03†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $71.40 + extras $19.63
AIA Health Insurance
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$91.12†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$91.36†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $75.27 + extras $16.09
Frank Health Insurance
Frank Health Insurance
ExtrasFrank Bundables $250
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% for GMHBA, the insurer of Frank Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$91.44†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $79.68 + extras $11.76
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$92.05†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.44 + extras $14.61
GMHBA
GMHBA
ExtrasGMHBA SmartCare Starter Boost Extras with sub-limits
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
5 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply60% back on a first visit
Not covered (30) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$92.20†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $70.08 + extras $22.12
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
12 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (23) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$92.25†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.64 + extras $14.61
Australian Unity
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
4 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,100 yearly limit, shared with other services, smaller limits apply60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$1,100 yearly limit, shared with other services, smaller limits apply60% back on a first visit
Not covered (31) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$92.88†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$93.01†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $76.92 + extras $16.09
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
15 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (20) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$93.41†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.32 + extras $16.09
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulance
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$94.04†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.34 + extras $16.70
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$94.05†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $71.06 + extras $22.99
see-u by HBF
see-u by HBF
ExtrasStarter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
19 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $25 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 3 other servicesup to $35 back on a first visit
Not covered (16) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of see-u by HBF · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$94.41†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $74.78 + extras $19.63
Medibank
Medibank
ExtrasEssential Extras 60
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $37.10 back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$94.74†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $71.03 + extras $23.71
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
15 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (20) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.06†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $78.97 + extras $16.09
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.15†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $72.16 + extras $22.99
RT Health
RT Health
ExtrasValue Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
9 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (26) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.24†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $65.79 + extras $29.45
RT Health
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
9 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (26) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.24†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.39†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
nib
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.46†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $70.87 + extras $24.59
HIF
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
3 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (32) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Dental surgery
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 76.2% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$95.80†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $69.47 + extras $26.33
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$97.18†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
nib
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$97.69†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $73.10 + extras $24.59
AAMI Health Insurance
AAMI Health Insurance
ExtrasAAMI Starter Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of AAMI Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$97.75†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $72.61 + extras $25.14
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulance
25 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (11) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$98.05†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $81.35 + extras $16.70
Medibank
Medibank
ExtrasEssential Extras 60
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $37.10 back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$98.11†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $74.40 + extras $23.71
HCF
Basic Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulance
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$750 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$750 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $38 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$98.21†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Suncorp Health Insurance
Suncorp Health Insurance
ExtrasSuncorp Health Insurance Starter Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Suncorp Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$98.31†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $73.10 + extras $25.21
ahm
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$650 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $28.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $34 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$98.31†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $68.03 + extras $30.28
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Basic Plus$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$99.55†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $76.56 + extras $22.99
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$100.54†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.55 + extras $22.99
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$100.77†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.78 + extras $22.99
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$101.45†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulance
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$101.69†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $84.99 + extras $16.70
ahm
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$650 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $28.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $34 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$102.14†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $71.86 + extras $30.28
Westfund
Westfund
ExtrasStarter Extras
Bronze$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with root canalup to $28 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$400 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $180 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $25 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.3% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$102.36†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $79.84 + extras $22.52
nib
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$102.79†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $78.20 + extras $24.59
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$102.97†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$103.51†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.90 + extras $14.61
nib
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$104.74†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $80.15 + extras $24.59
AIA Health Insurance
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$104.85†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$104.98†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Medibank
Medibank
ExtrasEssential Extras 60
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $37.10 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$105.25†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $81.54 + extras $23.71
Qantas Insurance
Qantas Insurance
ExtrasQantas Starter Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit (no limit on preventative dental)up to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit60% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Qantas Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$105.50†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $73.10 + extras $32.40
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$105.82†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.83 + extras $22.99
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $250 excess or $500 excess
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$106.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $89.91 + extras $16.09
Phoenix Health Fund
Bronze$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 5 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$106.17†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HCF
Basic Plus$250 excessEmergency ambulance
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$900 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$900 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $38 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$106.41†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Phoenix Health Fund
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 5 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$106.42†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$106.97†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
ahm
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$650 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $28.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $34 back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.15†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $76.87 + extras $30.28
AAMI Health Insurance
AAMI Health Insurance
ExtrasAAMI Starter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of AAMI Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.18†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.04 + extras $25.14
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.24†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $250 excess or $500 excess
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $91.56 + extras $16.09
Suncorp Health Insurance
Suncorp Health Insurance
ExtrasSuncorp Health Insurance Starter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Suncorp Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.79†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.58 + extras $25.21
nib
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$108.30†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $83.71 + extras $24.59
Medibank
Medibank
ExtrasEssential Extras 60
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $37.10 back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$108.81†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $85.10 + extras $23.71
GMHBA
GMHBA
ExtrasGMHBA SmartCare Starter Boost Extras with sub-limits
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply60% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.23†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $87.11 + extras $22.12
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.25†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.26†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Health Partners
ExtrasBase Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limit35% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit40% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$150 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits applyup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.43†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $87.17 + extras $22.26
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limit35% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit40% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$150 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits applyup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.44†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulance
25 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (11) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.75†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $93.05 + extras $16.70
ING Health Insurance
ING Health Insurance
ExtrasING Essential Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of ING Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.01†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $72.68 + extras $37.33
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.03†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $87.04 + extras $22.99
HIF
Bronze$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $200 excess or $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 76.2% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.26†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $83.93 + extras $26.33
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.91†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
see-u by HBF
see-u by HBF
ExtrasStarter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $25 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 3 other servicesup to $35 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of see-u by HBF · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$111.22†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $91.59 + extras $19.63
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$111.92†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.93 + extras $22.99
AIA Health Insurance
AIA Health Insurance
ExtrasBase Set Extras Only
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$112.16†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $78.07 + extras $34.09
HIF
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $200 excess or $500 excess
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 76.2% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$112.49†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $86.16 + extras $26.33
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$112.87†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $89.88 + extras $22.99
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$113.03†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$113.53†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HCi
Bronze Plus$750 excessNo ambulance cover
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
7 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $33 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$175 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.3% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$113.93†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Real Health Insurance
Real Health Insurance
ExtrasReal Starter Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Real Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$114.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $73.10 + extras $40.90
Westfund
Westfund
ExtrasStarter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with root canalup to $28 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$400 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $180 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $25 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.3% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$114.72†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $92.20 + extras $22.52
Qantas Insurance
Qantas Insurance
ExtrasQantas Starter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit (no limit on preventative dental)up to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit60% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Qantas Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$114.98†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.58 + extras $32.40
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulance
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$116.32†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $99.62 + extras $16.70
Frank Health Insurance
Frank Health Insurance
ExtrasFrank Bundables $250
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (11) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% for GMHBA, the insurer of Frank Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$116.48†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.72 + extras $11.76
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$116.70†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Peoplecare
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$117.36†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HIF
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulance
25 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$600 yearly limit60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 76.2% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$117.73†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
AIA Health Insurance
ExtrasBase Set Extras Only
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$118.22†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $84.13 + extras $34.09
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$118.22†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
ahm
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with no excess
5 of 38 hospital treatments covered
7 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$700 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $37 back on a first visit
Not covered (30) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$118.60†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$118.71†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$118.82†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
ahm
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
25 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$650 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $28.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $34 back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$118.95†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.67 + extras $30.28
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$119.62†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $103.53 + extras $16.09
Australian Unity
Australian Unity
ExtrasFocus Extras (FCE)
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
4 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology60% back on a first visit
Not covered (31) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$119.82†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $72.66 + extras $47.16
ING Health Insurance
ING Health Insurance
ExtrasING Essential Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of ING Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$119.91†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.58 + extras $37.33
Australian Unity
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology60% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.20†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Apia Health Insurance
Apia Health Insurance
ExtrasApia Essential Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$600 yearly limit (no limit on preventative dental)up to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit60% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Apia Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.23†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.58 + extras $37.65
Peoplecare
Peoplecare
ExtrasSimple Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.36†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $90.35 + extras $30.01
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.42†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.83†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
RT Health
Bronze Plus$700 excessEmergency ambulance
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.86†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
RT Health
RT Health
ExtrasValue Extras
Bronze Plus$700 excessEmergency ambulance
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.87†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $91.42 + extras $29.45
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Bronze Plus$250 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.91†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $106.30 + extras $14.61
Bupa
Basic PlusNo excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
7 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 14 other services, smaller limits applyup to $24.75 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 14 other services, smaller limits applyup to $31.10 back on a first visit
Not covered (28) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$120.99†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$121.11†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$121.27†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $105.18 + extras $16.09
Phoenix Health Fund
Bronze$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$700 yearly limit shared with 6 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$700 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$121.78†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Phoenix Health Fund
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$700 yearly limit shared with 6 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$700 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.03†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with 9 other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$800 yearly limit shared with 9 other services, smaller limits applyup to $200 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$800 yearly limit shared with 9 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.37†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$750 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology and other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.75†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Frank Health Insurance
Frank Health Insurance
ExtrasFrank Bundables $250
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with 12 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% for GMHBA, the insurer of Frank Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.93†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $111.17 + extras $11.76
see-u by HBF
see-u by HBF
ExtrasStarter Extras
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $25 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 3 other servicesup to $35 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of see-u by HBF · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.95†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $103.32 + extras $19.63
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.99†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Seniors Health Insurance
Seniors Health Insurance
ExtrasSeniors Essentials Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Seniors Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.99†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.58 + extras $40.41
ahm
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$650 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $28.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $34 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$123.46†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $93.18 + extras $30.28
AIA Health Insurance
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$123.48†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Real Health Insurance
Real Health Insurance
ExtrasReal Starter Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Real Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$123.59†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.69 + extras $40.90
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$124.07†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
28 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$124.19†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $109.58 + extras $14.61
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (10) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$124.48†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $101.49 + extras $22.99
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$125.11†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
RT Health
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
9 of 38 hospital treatments covered
26 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limitup to $35 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$250 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$450 yearly limitup to $50 back on a first visit
Not covered (26) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$125.58†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
AIA Health Insurance
ExtrasBase Set Extras Only
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$126.02†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $91.93 + extras $34.09
AIA Health Insurance
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
20 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limitup to $35 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$450 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$126.07†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
16 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$126.27†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$126.90†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Health Partners
ExtrasBase Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limit35% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit40% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$150 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits applyup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$126.99†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.73 + extras $22.26
Health Partners
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limit35% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit40% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$150 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits applyup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$127.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
28 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$127.71†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.72 + extras $22.99
AIA Health Insurance
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$127.75†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Bronze Plus$250 excessEmergency ambulance
25 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (11) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$128.69†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $111.99 + extras $16.70
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$750 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology and other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$128.81†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
19 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$128.87†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $250 excess or $500 excess
30 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (6) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$128.92†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $112.83 + extras $16.09
AIA Health Insurance
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$129.53†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
7 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$129.56†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
GMHBA
GMHBA
ExtrasGMHBA Mid Extras Set Benefits
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
19 of 38 hospital treatments covered
22 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,500 yearly limit, shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $36.65 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit80% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $38 back on a first visit
Not covered (16) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$129.80†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $86.24 + extras $43.56
HCi
Bronze Plus$750 excessNo ambulance cover
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
12 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $33 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$220 yearly limitup to $220 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $45 back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.3% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.02†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Silver Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulance
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.11†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $113.41 + extras $16.70
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with 9 other servicesup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$800 yearly limit shared with 9 other services, smaller limits applyup to $200 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$800 yearly limit shared with 9 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.17†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
RT Health
RT Health
ExtrasValue Extras
Bronze Plus$350 excessEmergency ambulance
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.31†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $100.86 + extras $29.45
RT Health
Bronze Plus$350 excessEmergency ambulance
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.31†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $250 excess or $500 excess
30 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$120 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $39 back on a first visit
Not covered (6) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.57†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $114.48 + extras $16.09
Queensland Country Health Fund
Queensland Country Health Fund
ExtrasYoung Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dentalup to $42 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$225 yearly limitup to $225 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.49†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $101.07 + extras $30.42
Queensland Country Health Fund
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dentalup to $42 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$225 yearly limitup to $225 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.49†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
16 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.50†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Australian Unity
Australian Unity
ExtrasFocus Extras (FCE)
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
21 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology60% back on a first visit
Not covered (14) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $84.49 + extras $47.16
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.92†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $108.93 + extras $22.99
Peoplecare
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with 8 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limitup to $200 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$800 yearly limit shared with 8 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.94†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Medibank
Medibank
ExtrasEssential Extras 60
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
28 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathyup to $37.10 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$131.96†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $108.25 + extras $23.71
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
20 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limitup to $35 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$450 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.13†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.13†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Bronze Plus$250 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
23 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit50% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 6 other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.15†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $109.16 + extras $22.99
RT Health
RT Health
ExtrasValue Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulance
30 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (7) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.21†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $102.76 + extras $29.45
RT Health
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulance
30 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limitup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (7) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% for HCF, the insurer of RT Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.21†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
nib
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.45†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $107.86 + extras $24.59
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
18 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with major dental and root canal55% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$450 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits applyup to $35 back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$132.55†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Westfund
Westfund
ExtrasStarter Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $250 excess or $500 excess
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit shared with root canalup to $28 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$400 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $180 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $25 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.3% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$133.27†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $110.75 + extras $22.52
Peoplecare
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$133.78†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$100 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$133.80†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
ahm
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$650 yearly limit shared with other services, smaller limits applyup to $28.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$180 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limitup to $34 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% for Medibank, the insurer of ahm · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$134.35†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.07 + extras $30.28
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$750 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology and other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$134.60†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Peoplecare
Basic Plus$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
6 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$800 yearly limit shared with 8 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limitup to $200 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$800 yearly limit shared with 8 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (29) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$134.68†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Queensland Country Health Fund
Queensland Country Health Fund
ExtrasYoung Extras
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dentalup to $42 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$225 yearly limitup to $225 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$135.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.58 + extras $30.42
Queensland Country Health Fund
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dentalup to $42 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$225 yearly limitup to $225 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Male reproductive system
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$135.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Phoenix Health Fund
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
27 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 5 other services, smaller limits apply50% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$135.09†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
GMHBA
GMHBA
ExtrasGMHBA SmartCare Starter Boost Extras with sub-limits
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply60% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$135.64†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $113.52 + extras $22.12
Health Partners
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$135.78†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
nib
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
28 of 38 hospital treatments covered
4 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$450 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with psychology50% back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$136.05†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $111.46 + extras $24.59
St Lukes
St Lukes
ExtrasBudget Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessNo ambulance cover
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $33 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limitup to $200 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$500 yearly limit shared with acupuncture and remedial massage, smaller limits applyup to $45 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 87.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$136.36†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $101.76 + extras $34.60
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$750 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology and other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$136.61†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Peoplecare
Peoplecare
ExtrasSimple Extras
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$136.78†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $106.77 + extras $30.01
AIA Health Insurance
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$137.21†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
20 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$137.71†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
18 of 38 hospital treatments covered
20 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limitup to $35 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$450 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (17) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Cataracts
- Dental surgery
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Lung and chest
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$137.92†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
15 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$137.98†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Queensland Country Health Fund
Queensland Country Health Fund
ExtrasYoung Extras
Basic Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dentalup to $42 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$225 yearly limitup to $225 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$138.04†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $107.62 + extras $30.42
Queensland Country Health Fund
Basic Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
14 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dentalup to $42 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$225 yearly limitup to $225 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limitup to $42 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$138.04†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HIF
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceAlso with $200 excess or $500 excess
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 76.2% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$138.22†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $111.89 + extras $26.33
AAMI Health Insurance
AAMI Health Insurance
ExtrasAAMI Starter Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
31 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with chiropractic and osteopathy60% back on a first visit
Not covered (6) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of AAMI Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$138.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $113.51 + extras $25.14
Health Partners
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canal60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$138.67†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Suncorp Health Insurance
Suncorp Health Insurance
ExtrasSuncorp Health Insurance Starter Extras
Silver Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
31 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$350 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (6) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% for NIB, the insurer of Suncorp Health Insurance · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$139.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $113.79 + extras $25.21
AIA Health Insurance
Silver$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$300 yearly limitup to $29 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$200 yearly limit shared with 5 other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$139.30†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Silver$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
26 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limit shared with major dental and root canalup to $30 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (9) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$139.33†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
20 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$700 yearly limitup to $35 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$450 yearly limit shared with exercise physiologyup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$139.93†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
17 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$140.31†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Latrobe Health Services
Latrobe Health Services
ExtrasBasic Extras
Silver Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
28 of 38 hospital treatments covered
10 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limitup to $30.50 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$250 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$140.54†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $125.93 + extras $14.61
AIA Health Insurance
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
13 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$750 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$350 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology and other services50% back on a first visit
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$140.89†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
8 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$200 yearly limit60% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$400 yearly limit shared with 3 other services60% back on a first visit
Not covered (27) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$140.94†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
GMHBA
GMHBA
ExtrasGMHBA SmartCare Starter Boost Extras with sub-limits
Silver Plus$500 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
29 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply100% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limit100% back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$500 yearly limit shared with 3 other services, smaller limits apply60% back on a first visit
Not covered (8) · Restricted (1)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$140.99†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $118.87 + extras $22.12
Queensland Country Health Fund
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
10 of 38 hospital treatments covered
12 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $44 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$245 yearly limitup to $245 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$500 yearly limitup to $44 back on a first visit
Not covered (25) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Cataracts
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% for HBF, the insurer of Queensland Country Health · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$141.33†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Bronze Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
22 of 38 hospital treatments covered
6 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 3 other services60% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapynot covered
Not covered (13) · Restricted (3)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Sleep studies
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$141.63†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Peoplecare
Bronze Plus$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
11 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit50% back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lenses$150 yearly limitup to $150 back on single vision glasses
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $40 back on a first visit
Not covered (12) · Restricted (2)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Back, neck and spine
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Heart and vascular system
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint replacements
- Pain management with device
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$141.96†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)