Understanding health insurance

Health insurance can be tricky to understand. We've put together some guides to help get you started.

Understanding health insurance

Getting started

There may be different times in your life when you need to think about health insurance, but it may be complicated if you're new to it or juggling raising a family. This guide will help answer your questions.

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How Medibank can support you

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Accident cover boost

Medibank members with hospital cover get the benefits of Gold level cover no matter what level of hospital cover you have, thanks to our Accident Injury Benefit.¹

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24/7 Medibank Nurse phone service

Members with hospital cover can call our phone service to speak to a Medibank nurse about their health concerns at any time of the day or night.²

100% back on dental check-ups twice a year

Here’s something to smile about – all Medibank members with extras cover for two months or more get 100% back on up to two dental check-ups every year, including x-rays, at any Members’ Choice Advantage dentist.³

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No excess for kids on family covers

One less worry with no hospital excess for kids on all family covers.⁴

Keen to know more?

Below are some helpful links to help you understand and how to use your health cover.

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Switching from another fund?

Join the 3.7 million other members who have chosen Medibank to support their health and wellbeing. It’s simple and easy to switch, and you’ll have cover where you’ve already served waiting periods with another insurer. Learn more

Live Better

We know caring for yourself impact everyone around you. That's why we've created Live Better, to help you towards a better, healthier life.

Procedure cost estimator

Find out about the costs involved in treatment of common hospital procedures.

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Things you should know

¹ For Accidents that occur in Australia after your cover starts.  Must seek medical treatment within 7 days, and receive hospital treatment within 12 months, of the Accident occurring.  Excludes claims covered by third parties and our Private Room Promise. Out of pockets may apply.  

² OSHC members should call the Student Health & Support Line on 1800 887 283.

³ Limited to two dental check-ups on all extras annually. Maximum two bitewing x-rays per check-up, where clinically needed. Not available in all areas.

⁴ Other out–of–pocket expenses may apply.