Thinking about a knee replacement?
A knee replacement is a common procedure where a knee joint is replaced with an artificial (prosthetic) knee joint. Find out whether you need one and what your options are. And remember: the earlier you contact us, the more support and options we can provide.
Do you need a knee replacement?
Undergoing knee replacement surgery is a big decision. Find out more about the common symptoms that can lead to a knee replacement and decide if you should discuss the procedure with a specialist.
What are your public and private hospital options for a knee replacement?
A guide to the Australian health care system and knee replacements.
What are the out-of-pocket-costs for a knee replacement?
Get an overview of the out-of-pocket costs associated with a knee replacement so you know what to expect.
Preparing for knee replacement surgery
Get tips on how you can prepare for a knee replacement and get support throughout your recovery.
Receive Rehab at Home
Eligible members can receive care from a registered health professional in the comfort of their own home, where clinically appropriate.**
Is knee pain holding you back?
We’re delivering a program to help eligible Medibank members with painful knee osteoarthritis to reduce knee pain, improve their quality of life, and lower the chances of requiring joint replacement surgery. Find out more about the Better Knee, Better MeTM program.
No Gap Joint Replacement Program
Eligible members could pay no out-of-pocket costs* for a knee or hip joint replacement.
Medibank health support and services
As a Medibank member you get more than just health insurance. Through Hospital Assist, we can connect you with other services to support you during each stage of your hospital journey.
24/7 Medibank Nurse
With hospital cover you’re supported by Medibank nurses on our 24/7 Medibank Nurse phone service.~
Health concierge
Health Concierge provides personalised health support to help eligible Medibank hospital members prepare for, or recover from, a hospital stay or treatment.#
Mental Health Phone Support
Talk with a mental health professional over the phone in relation to any mental health or emotional concern, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.~
Medibank has a wide range of health support and wellbeing programs for eligible members going to hospital, including a digital health concierge and hospital experience scores.
Help the way you want it
Contact Medibank when and how it suits you; online 24/7, in store, by phone, or through the My Medibank app.
Call us on 132 331
Speak to one of our friendly staff about your cover and going to hospital.
24/7 chat online
Chat to our friendly staff online anytime for advice and help with your health cover.
Login to My Medibank
Manage your cover on the go via My Medibank or via the app.
Looking for something else?
Visit our Hospital Assist homepage for a range of tools and advice to help you at every stage of your hospital journey.
Things you need to know
** For eligible hospital members who have served waiting periods. Treating doctor must consider it appropriate. Services are subject to provider availability. Providers are not located in all areas and may change without notice. Additional treatment may incur out-of-pocket costs.
* There may be out-of-pocket expenses associated with outpatient appointments, such as your initial visit with a participating surgeon in their consulting rooms. An excess or per day payment may still be payable, depending on the product a member has chosen and whether they are claiming under their hospital cover for the first time in a calendar year.
~ OSHC members should call the Student Health and Support Line on 1800 887 283.
# Health Concierge is available to all eligible Medibank members who hold hospital cover. Excludes Overseas Visitor Health Cover, Working Visa Health Cover and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
While we hope you find this information helpful, please note that it is general in nature. It is not health advice, and is not tailored to meet your individual health needs. You should always consult a trusted health professional before making decisions about your health care. While we have prepared the information carefully, we can’t guarantee that it is accurate, complete or up-to-date. And while we may mention goods or services provided by others, we aren’t specifically 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).