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Waiting periods and annual limits may apply.
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24/7 Medibank Nurse Support
Medibank health insurance members can chat to a registered nurse, about their health concerns, online or over the phone at no extra cost.@
Accident Cover Boost
If you have an Accident, you’ll have access to all clinical categories included in Gold level hospital cover, no matter what level of hospital cover you have, thanks to our Accident Cover Boost.+
Unlimited emergency ambulance
No matter which Hospital or Extras policy you choose, you'll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance.^
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Things you should know:
1 Eligible hospital cover includes residential hospital covers. Extras cover, Ambulance cover, Overseas Student Health Cover, Overseas Workers Health Cover, Overseas Visitors Health Cover and Corporate Elevate products are excluded.
2 To be eligible you'll have to have your own policy or a policy with your partner, you can't be a dependent on your parents' policy. If you are on a couple or family policy, the discount is calculated by taking an average of the discount applied to the adults on the hospital cover. So, if one person has a 10% discount and their partner has no discount, or 0%, the discount applied is 5% overall.
3 Adult Dependants may only remain on or be added to select family and single parent covers. If you are not an eligible family cover, you may need to change to one that is.
4 The single parent/couple/family income threshold is increased by $1,500 for each MLS dependant child after the first child. 'income’ and 'dependants' have a specific meaning for Medicare Levy Surcharge purpose. Learn more.
@ Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.
+ 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 Private Emergency Department Benefit, hospital bonus, claims covered by third parties and our Private Room Promise. Out-of-pocket costs may apply.
^ Waiting period applies. For ambulance attendance or transportation to a hospital where immediate professional attention is required, and your medical condition is such that you couldn't be transported any other way. TAS and QLD have State schemes to cover ambulance services for residents of those States.
€ For new members on new memberships who join and start eligible combined Bronze hospital and extras cover or above from 5 March – 9 April 2025 and who have not held Medibank health cover in previous 60 days (unless they are dependents coming off their parent’s cover). Must quote promo code 12WEEKSPLUS and set up direct debit when joining. Must have Australian residence. Excludes Basic cover, Corporate covers, Hospital only cover, Extras only cover, Accident Cover, Overseas Visitors Health Cover, Overseas Workers Health Cover, Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC), Ambulance Cover, ahm covers, and other selected covers. Not available to Medibank employees. Not available with any other offer. Medibank reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
Weeks free terms: Must remain up-to-date with premium payments and hold eligible cover for 42 consecutive days from the policy start date to get initial 6 weeks free, and for 15 consecutive months to receive subsequent 6 weeks free. The initial 6 weeks free will be applied at the next billing cycle after you have held eligible cover for 42 consecutive days. The subsequent 6 weeks free will be applied at the next billing cycle after you have held eligible cover for 15 months. The 6 weeks free will not be issued if you change to an ineligible cover, terminate your cover or suspend your cover during this period. Discounted amount to reflect level of eligible cover at time of discount.
2&6 month waits waived on extras terms: 2&6 month waiting periods on extras waived. Other waiting periods apply (including 12 months on some dental services). Annual limits apply. If you're switching from another fund and you’ve used any of your current limits (at that fund), that will count towards your annual limits with us. If you've reached your limits at your previous fund you may not be able to claim straight away on extras.
Live Better rewards points terms: Must maintain direct debit and hold eligible product for 42 consecutive days from the policy start date to receive Live Better rewards points. The points will not be issued if you change to an ineligible cover, terminate your cover or suspend your cover during this period. Policyholder will require access to a smartphone and will need to download the My Medibank app. Policyholder will need to have registered a My Medibank account, sign up to Live Better via the My Medibank app and track a Live Better activity within 42 consecutive days from the policy start date. Must be 16 years or over to register for Medibank Live Better. Live Better rewards points could take up to 10 weeks from the policy start date to be loaded to the policyholder’s Live Better account. Singles and single parents will receive 25,000 Live Better rewards points, and families and couples will receive 50,000 Live Better rewards points.
Live Better rewards terms: Must be a Medibank member with eligible hospital cover, extras cover, or hospital and extras cover, be up-to-date with premium payments and have signed up to Live Better via the My Medibank app to redeem rewards. Additional terms and conditions may apply to the redemption of a reward depending on the type of reward chosen. Read full Medibank Live Better terms here: https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/rewards/terms/
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Explore our Extras covers that may be best suited to you
The amount you can claim back at Members’ Choice providers, up to annual limits. Fixed amounts apply at non-Members’ Choice providers, up to annual limits.
Waiting periods and annual limits may apply.
Extras only offer - Want 6 weeks free and 2&6 month waits waived?
Join and maintain eligible Medibank extras cover and you could get 6 weeks free plus 5,000 Live Better rewards points to redeem on rewards such as a $50 gift card. We'll also waive your 2&6 month waiting periods on extras. Use promo code: EXTRA6WEEKS. New members only.ᶲ
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100% back on dental check-ups twice a year on eligible extras
With eligible extras cover you get 100% back on up to two check-ups each year at a Members’ Choice Advantage Dentist (including bitewing x-rays where clinically required).=
100% back on optical on eligible extras
At Medibank we think you deserve to see the world clearly. That’s why when you join eligible Medibank extras you get 100% back on optical items at all recognised providers up to annual limits.4
Unlimited emergency ambulance
No matter which Hospital or Extras policy you choose, you'll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance.^
Take control of your potential with Medibank
Things you should know:
1 Average fee for a GP standard (Level B) consultation (including Medicare rebate) from Health of the Nation report 2023 by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.
Nurses may provide advice about health concerns, including when to see a doctor or other medical professional or go to an emergency department. Service should not be used in an emergency or life-threatening situation – call triple zero (000). This is general advice and not health advice tailored to meet your individual health needs. Always consult a trusted health professional before making decisions about your health care. We can’t guarantee that the information is accurate, complete or up-to-date. While we may mention goods or services provided by others, we aren’t endorsing them and can’t accept responsibility for them. For these reasons we are unable to accept responsibility for any loss that may be sustained from acting on this information (subject to applicable consumer guarantees).
= Eligible members on Medibank extras (excluding Healthy Living Extras and Gold Ultra Health) can claim a maximum of two 100% back dental check-ups per member, per year at a Members’ Choice Advantage provider (including bitewing x-rays where clinically required). For members on eligible extras, the first two check-ups do not count towards your annual limit. Members with Healthy Living Extras can get 100% back on one dental check-up each year at a Members’ Choice Advantage provider (including up to two bitewing x-rays, where clinically required) or at a Members’ Choice dentist (excluding x-rays). Members with Gold Ultra Health can get 100% back on up to three dental check-ups at a Members’ Choice or Members’ Choice Advantage provider. Members’ Choice and Members’ Choice Advantage providers are not available in all areas. Two month waiting period applies. Some products may have other dental benefits, check your cover summary for details.
2 Members’ Choice Advantage providers are not available in all areas. Waiting periods and annual limits apply.
3 Members’ Choice providers are not available in all areas and may change without notice.
^ Waiting period applies. For ambulance attendance or transportation to a hospital where immediate professional attention is required and your medical condition is such that your couldn't be transported any other way. Tasmania and Queensland have State schemes to cover ambulance services for residents of those States.
^^ Two month waiting period and $40 annual limit apply. Benefits are payable towards the influenza vaccine only and not payable towards any other fees, including administrative fees or GP consultations. Some individuals may be eligible for free influenza vaccines under a Commonwealth or State scheme, such as the National Immunisation Program, or similar schemes. Benefits are not payable where influenza vaccines are administered under such a scheme.
4 Excludes Healthy Living Extras and select products that are no longer available for sale (for more information check your cover summary or check this page). Applies to prescription glasses and select contact lenses. Some glasses lens coatings and contact lenses are excluded. To find which specific items are included or excluded, call us on 132 331. 6 month waiting period applies.
ᶲ For new members on new memberships who join and maintain eligible extras cover from 9 January and who have not held Medibank health cover in previous 60 days (unless they are a dependent coming off their parent’s cover). Must quote promo code EXTRA6WEEKS and set up direct debit when joining. Eligible extras cover means Medibank standalone extras policies, excluding Healthy Living Extras. Offer does not apply to combined Hospital & Extras covers, Corporate covers, Hospital Cover, Accident Cover, Ambulance Cover, Overseas Visitors Health Insurance, Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC), Overseas Workers Health cover, ahm covers and other selected covers. Not available to Medibank employees. Not available with any other offer. Medibank reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
6 weeks free terms: Must maintain direct debit and hold eligible cover for 42 consecutive days (6 weeks) from the policy start date to get next 6 weeks free. The 6 weeks free will not be issued if you change to an ineligible cover, terminate your cover or suspend your cover during this period. Discounted amount to reflect level of eligible cover at time of discount.
2&6 month waits waived on extras terms: 2&6 month waiting periods on extras waived. Other waiting periods apply (including 12 months on some dental services). If you're switching from another fund and you've used any of your current limits (at that fund), that will count towards your annual limits with us. If you’ve reached your limits at your previous fund, you may not be able to claim straight away on extras.
Live Better rewards points terms: Must maintain direct debit and hold eligible product for 42 consecutive days after the policy start date to receive 5,000 Live Better rewards points (which may be redeemed for up to $50 in gift cards). The points will not be issued if you change to an ineligible cover, terminate your cover or suspend your cover during this period. Policyholder will require access to a smartphone and will need to download the My Medibank App. Policyholder will need to have registered a My Medibank account, sign up to Live Better rewards via the My Medibank App and track any Live Better rewards activity within 42 consecutive days from the policy start date. Policyholder must also maintain direct debit and continue to hold an eligible product for 42 consecutive days from the policy start date to receive the Live Better rewards points. Must be 16 years or over to register for Medibank Live Better rewards. Live Better rewards points could take up to 10 weeks from the policy start date to be loaded to the policyholder’s Live Better rewards account.
Live Better rewards terms: Must be a Medibank member with eligible hospital cover, extras cover, or hospital and extras cover, be up-to-date with premium payments and have signed up to Medibank Live Better rewards via the My Medibank app to redeem rewards. Additional terms and conditions may apply to the redemption of a reward depending on the type of reward chosen. Read full Medibank Live Better terms here: https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/rewards/terms/