> Two month waiting period applies. We'll pay a benefit up to an annual limit per membership towards any admission fee ("facility fee") charged by the Private Hospital for patients attending a Private Accident and Emergency Department. The fee amount varies by Private Hospital and does not include medical and other charges (such as charges for diagnostic imaging or pathology), so out of pocket expenses may still apply. Only available at Private Hospitals with an Accident and Emergency Department. Members will need to submit a claim to receive the benefit and may have to pay upfront.
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.
The amount you pay before Medibank contributes to your hospital costs.
Your cover also includes
Hospital cover
- Benefits towards all in-Hospital procedures that receive a Medicare rebate including pregnancy and birth and assisted reproductive services.
- Also includes weight loss surgery and Hospital psychiatric services.
- Want more options during an emergency? This cover includes a $500 Private Emergency Department Benefit per membership per year.>
What is a waiting period?
The time you need to wait before you can receive benefits for services or items listed in your cover.
When do they apply?
To new members, or when switching to a higher level of cover.
Switching funds?
If you're switching from another health fund, on similar cover, we'll recognise waiting periods already served.
What is a pre-existing condition?
An ailment, illness or condition that, in the opinion of a Medical Practitioner appointed by Medibank, the signs or symptoms existed at any time during the six months before you either took out your new cover, or transferred to a higher level of cover (12 month waiting period applies).
Inclusions | Waiting period
What is a waiting period? The time you need to wait before you can receive benefits for services or items listed in your cover. When do they apply? To new members, or when switching to a higher level of cover. Switching funds? If you're switching from another health fund, on similar cover, we'll recognise waiting periods already served. What is a pre-existing condition? An ailment, illness or condition that, in the opinion of a Medical Practitioner appointed by Medibank, the signs or symptoms existed at any time during the six months before you either took out your new cover, or transferred to a higher level of cover (12 month waiting period applies). |
---|---|
Nil | |
1 day | |
2 months | |
2 months | |
2 months | |
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
12 months | |
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
2 months
(12 months for pre-existing) |
|
Nil | |
Nil | |
2 months |
Hospital costs explained
Hospital cover helps with the cost of treatments you receive in hospital as a private patient. Of course, everyone is different, and so our Hospital covers come in all shapes and sizes to suit different priorities and stages in life.
For services included under each of our Hospital covers, we’ll pay benefits towards:
- Eligible ambulance services
- In-hospital medical services
- Overnight accommodation in a private hospital, or a shared room in a public hospital as a private patient
- Same-day admission
- Intensive care
- Theatre fees
- The minimum benefit for medical devices and human tissue products as set out in the government's Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products
Depending on your cover you may need to pay an excess or co-payment before we will pay any benefits towards your hospital admission. Other out-of-pocket expenses may apply.
- Services not included in your cover or for which you are serving waiting periods
- Some high-cost medications
- Services not covered by Medicare
- Medical devices and human tissue products in excess of approved benefits in the Government’s Prescribed List
- Cosmetic treatments
- Certain other items (e.g. streaming services and parking), depending on the hospital you're admitted to. The hospital should discuss any charges with you.
It's a good idea to call us on 1300 518 089 so we can take you through what we will pay benefits for, and let you know of any potential out-of-pockets you might expect for your procedure.
Extras cover
- You choose the cover to suit your budget and lifestyle - 60% or 75% back from Members' Choice Providers.
- Extras cover that includes the daily essentials plus more specific services for those who may need extra support for better health.
- 100% back for kids at Members' Choice providers, up to annual limits.##
- 100% back on your first consultation at a Members' Choice provider for one of the following services - physiotherapy, chiropractic, remedial massage, acupuncture or podiatry.**
- 100% back on annual flu vaccinations up to annual limits.^^
Inclusions | Annual limits per person | Waiting period | |
---|---|---|---|
Claim back percentage: | 60% | 75% | |
Claim back percentage: | |||
N/A | N/A | 1 day | |
2 months | |||
$600 | No annual limit | 2 months | |
$700 | $1,000 | 12 months | |
$200 combined limit | $225 combined limit | 6 months | |
2 months | |||
$200 combined limit | $400 combined limit | Nil | |
2 months | |||
2 months | |||
$500 combined limit | $600 combined limit | 2 months | |
2 months | |||
2 months | |||
2 months | |||
$150 | $200 | 2 months | |
$400 combined limit | $600 combined limit | 12 months | |
24 months | |||
2 months | |||
2 months | |||
2 months | |||
2 months | |||
$400 | $800 | 36 months | |
$150 | $200 | 2 months | |
$200 | $300 | 2 months |
What are annual limits?
The maximum amount of benefits payable towards services, items or groups of services and/or items in a calendar year.
Switching health funds?
Benefits paid under your previous cover will be taken into account in determining the benefits payable under your Medibank cover.
What is a waiting period?
The time you need to wait before you can receive benefits for services or items listed in your cover.
When do they apply?
To new members, or when switching to a higher level of cover.
Switching funds?
If you're switching from another health fund, on similar cover, we'll recognise waiting periods already served.
Extras costs explained
Extras cover gives you money back for non-hospital services such as dental, physio, optical and more.
The amount of money you can claim back depends on the level of cover you have. Generally speaking, the higher the level of cover, the higher your annual limit and higher the percentage you can claim back. Which means more money back in your pocket.
- 100% back on at least one dental check-up and clean each year at a Members’ Choice or Members’ Choice Advantage provider.1
- 100% back on optical items at all recognised providers up to annual limits. Excludes Healthy Living Extras.±
- Access to Members’ Choice, one of the largest health provider networks in Australia, covering more than 12,000 providers. We’ve set maximum prices that these providers can charge, so you’ll avoid any surprises when the bill arrives
With a Members' Choice provider, you'll receive a fixed % back on services, up to your annual limits.
If your extras provider isn't part of our Members' Choice network don't worry. As long as they're a Medibank recognised provider, we'll still pay a fixed amount for each service or item, up to your annual limits.
Why choose Medibank?
30 day cooling off period
If you're not completely happy with your cover in the first 30 days of joining, let us know and we'll transfer you to a more suitable cover or refund your premiums (as long as no claims have been made).
Medibank's Pregnancy Hub
Planning on having a baby? You can find useful information about planning for a baby including your care and birth options, details about pregnancy health cover and costs, advice on fertility and IVF and tips from medical professionals here.
Medibank at Home
With your doctor's support, eligible members can choose whether a treatment is delivered in the Hospital or home, with a range of services, such as rehabilitation and chemotherapy.ΩΩ
Live Better rewards
With Live Better rewards, you can earn points by tracking healthy actions. And if you're an eligible Medibank member with hospital or extras, these points can go towards rewards from select partners, a $200 premium payment and more.≈
Want to discuss your options?
Leave your details and a Medibank expert will be in touch to take you through your options. In providing your telephone number, you consent to Medibank contacting you about health insurance.
¥¥ Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.
1 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 provider (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.
± 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.
^ Tasmania and Queensland have State schemes that cover ambulance services for residents of those States.
= 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 provider (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.
ΩΩ Must have eligible hospital cover, all relevant waiting periods must have been served and treating doctor must consider it clinically appropriate. Participation is subject to availability. Out of pocket expenses may apply. Chemotherapy, palliative, infusion and dialysis program not available in all areas.
≈ Must be 16 years or over to register for Medibank Live Better rewards in the My Medibank app. Some program partners and earning activities require a person to be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to earn and/or redeem a reward. Must be a Medibank member with hospital cover, extras cover, or hospital and extras cover, and be up-to-date with premium payments. Excludes Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Ambulance only cover, ahm covers and other selected covers. Live Better Management Pty Ltd, ACN 003 457 289 has entered into commercial arrangements with Medibank Live Better program partners and may receive commissions. Please choose carefully as rewards will not be amended, cancelled, exchanged or refunded due to change of mind. Points earning activities and rewards are subject to change without prior notice and may be subject to availability. Additional terms and conditions may apply to points earning activities and rewards. See full Medibank Live Better rewards terms.
## Waiting periods apply, including 12 months for some dental services. Applies to Child and Student Dependants only, up to annual limits. Members' Choice providers not available in all areas or for all services.
# Medibank has Members' Choice providers for these services. Not available in all areas.
~ Some items and services may require a Referral Letter and may have a benefit replacement period. Please see the Cover Summary or Member Guide for more information.
¥ Annual limit and 2 month waiting period applies. A health support benefit approval form must be submitted prior to receiving any eligible benefits (excluding nicotine replacement therapy).
^^ 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.
** Waiting periods apply. Subsequent consultations will have an out of pocket cost.