Frank Health Insurance
Frank Health Insurance
ExtrasFrank Bundables $250
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- 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
$90.72†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $78.96 + extras $11.76
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
$96.44†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $84.68 + extras $11.76
Australian Unity
Basic Plus$750 excessEmergency ambulanceAlso with $500 excess
0 of 38 hospital treatments covered
8 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$500 yearly limit shared with root canal and other servicesup to $24 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$300 yearly limit shared with exercise physiology and other servicesup to $25 back on a first visit
Not covered (6) · Restricted (32)
Not covered
- Assisted reproductive services
- Cataracts
- Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
- Joint replacements
- Pregnancy and birth
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Back, neck and spine
- Blood
- Bone, joint and muscle
- Brain and nervous system
- Breast surgery (medically necessary)
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Dental surgery
- Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye (not cataracts)
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Gynaecology
- Heart and vascular system
- Hernia and appendix
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Palliative care
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Rehabilitation
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
Member retention (hospital cover): 81.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$96.67†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
HBF
HBF
ExtrasSmart Start Extras
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulance
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$96.78†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $79.96 + extras $16.82
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
Basic$750 excessEmergency ambulance
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$97.88†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $79.71 + extras $18.17
see-u by HBF
see-u by HBF
ExtrasStarter Extras
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- 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
$98.08†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $78.45 + extras $19.63
see-u by HBF
see-u by HBF
ExtrasStarter Extras
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- 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
$101.45†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $81.82 + extras $19.63
HCF
HCF
ExtrasHCF STARTER EXTRAS (WITH OPTICAL)
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulance
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 83.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$102.83†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $84.66 + extras $18.17
AIA Health Insurance
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$103.97†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$104.09†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $85.92 + extras $18.17
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
$105.42†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.60 + extras $16.82
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$106.19†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $83.20 + extras $22.99
GMHBA
GMHBA
ExtrasGMHBA SmartCare Starter Boost Extras with sub-limits
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.45†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $85.33 + extras $22.12
HIF
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulance
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 76.2% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$107.83†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$108.25†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$109.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $87.53 + extras $22.12
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
Basic$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$109.76†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $86.77 + extras $22.99
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
$110.06†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
nib
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$200 yearly limitup to $35.20 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$150 yearly limit50% back on a first visit
Not covered (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.18†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Medibank
Medibank
ExtrasEssential Extras 60
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23.50 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 $37.70 back on a first visit
Not covered (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 85.4% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.40†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $84.68 + extras $25.72
Peoplecare
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.66†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
Health Partners
ExtrasBase Extras
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.91†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.65 + extras $22.26
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$110.92†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Phoenix Health Fund
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$111.08†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Bupa
Bupa
ExtrasExplorer 50 Visitors Cover
BasicAccident only$500 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 86.1% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$111.39†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.40 + extras $22.99
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
$111.50†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $86.54 + extras $24.96
ahm
Basic$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- 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
$111.62†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $77.85 + extras $33.77
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
$111.75†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $94.93 + extras $16.82
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
$111.81†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $100.05 + extras $11.76
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
$112.05†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $92.42 + extras $19.63
Latrobe Health Services
Basic PlusNo excessEmergency ambulance
0 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
Restricted (38)
Restricted
- 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- Joint replacements
- Kidney and bladder
- Lung and chest
- Male reproductive system
- Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
- Pain management
- Pain management with device
- Palliative care
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Rehabilitation
- Skin
- Sleep studies
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Member retention (hospital cover): 74.6% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$112.21†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$112.34†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $95.52 + extras $16.82
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
$113.25†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $90.26 + extras $22.99
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
$113.34†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
nib
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$113.87†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $87.02 + extras $26.85
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
$114.02†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $95.85 + extras $18.17
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
$115.39†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $95.76 + extras $19.63
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
$115.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $85.92 + extras $29.73
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
$115.65†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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 $23.50 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 $37.70 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
$115.91†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $90.19 + extras $25.72
ahm
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- 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
$116.29†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $82.52 + extras $33.77
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
$117.31†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $105.55 + extras $11.76
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%)
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
$117.62†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$117.70†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$117.84†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $94.85 + extras $22.99
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
$117.88†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$118.56†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $95.57 + extras $22.99
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$119.70†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$119.83†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
$119.84†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $92.99 + extras $26.85
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
$119.85†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $97.59 + 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
$119.86†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
ahm
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 of 38 hospital treatments covered
5 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$550 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $27.55 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$550 yearly limit shared with other servicesup to $30 back on a first visit
Not covered (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- 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
$119.93†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
$120.06†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $100.10 + extras $19.96
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
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
$120.38†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $92.80 + extras $27.58
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 $26.95 back on a check-up
Glasses and contact lensesnot covered
Physiotherapy$1,000 yearly limit, shared with 14 other services, smaller limits applyup to $37.75 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%)
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
$121.29†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $101.66 + extras $19.63
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
$121.70†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $103.53 + extras $18.17
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
$121.73†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$121.90†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
24 of 38 hospital treatments covered
9 of 27 extras services covered
What the extras pay back
General dental$400 yearly limitup to $23.50 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 $37.70 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
$122.32†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $96.60 + extras $25.72
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$122.59†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$122.63†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $88.86 + extras $33.77
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
$123.00†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $100.01 + 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
$123.12†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $100.13 + extras $22.99
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
$123.27†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $105.10 + extras $18.17
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
$123.32†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$124.12†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $97.54 + extras $26.58
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
$124.12†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $97.54 + extras $26.58
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
$124.37†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.41 + extras $19.96
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
$124.77†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $97.92 + extras $26.85
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
$124.81†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $104.85 + extras $19.96
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
$124.97†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
AIA Health Insurance
AIA Health Insurance
ExtrasBase Set Extras Only
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29Also with $500 excess
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 84.0% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$125.01†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $90.92 + extras $34.09
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
$125.02†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $100.06 + extras $24.96
Peoplecare
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 79.9% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$125.24†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$125.55†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$125.99†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $109.17 + extras $16.82
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
$126.00†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
$126.21†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Phoenix Health Fund
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency and non-emergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 82.5% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$126.69†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$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
$127.07†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
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
$127.42†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$127.75†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$128.17†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $94.40 + extras $33.77
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$128.38†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 $23.50 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 $37.70 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
$128.50†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $102.78 + extras $25.72
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
$128.58†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $105.59 + extras $22.99
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
$128.64†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
$129.20†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
$129.47†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $109.51 + extras $19.96
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
$129.60†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $117.84 + extras $11.76
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
$129.84†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $102.99 + extras $26.85
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
$129.91†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $97.51 + extras $32.40
Health Partners
BasicAccident only$750 excessEmergency ambulanceDiscount for 18 to 29
0 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 (35) · 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
- Hernia and appendix
- Implantation of hearing devices
- Insulin pumps
- Joint reconstructions
- 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
- Tonsils, adenoids and grommets
- Weight loss surgery
Restricted
- Hospital psychiatric services
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation
Member retention (hospital cover): 88.7% · Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2024-25
$130.35†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%)
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
$130.42†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $103.57 + extras $26.85
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
$130.71†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $108.59 + extras $22.12
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
$130.81†a month after the base-tier rebate (24.1%) Two policies: hospital $105.85 + extras $24.96