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If your cover includes benefits for Health support benefits, you can claim for it online using the information on this page.
To claim online, you will require the My Medibank app on your phone, or access to My Medibank on the web. If you don't have a My Medibank account, register now in two easy steps.
If you haven't paid for your appliance or would like to submit with a claim form, you can also make a claim by post or in one of our stores.
Check your cover summary in your My Medibank account if you're not sure if you're eligible to claim.
You will also need to submit the Health Support Benefits Approval Form which should be completed by your doctor or specialist.
Key Information
- The Health Support Benefits Approval Form should be completed by both you and your doctor or specialist.
- Services you may be able to claim under Health support benefits:
- Quit smoking course
- Exercise classes
- Gym membership
- Personal training session
- Weight management class (Individual)
- Weight management course
Before you start your claim
Make sure :
Please review the following information:
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Check you've served any relevant waiting periods. If you’re not sure, you can check under "Limits" in My Medibank.
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The Health Support Benefit service must be intended to manage a specific health condition(s) identified by your health practitioner before you start the class or program. Therefore, the referral date on the form must be before the date of the service on any supporting invoices.
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Once submitted, the form lasts for 2 years from the date of approval, and will need to be renewed after that time.
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How to claim for health subscription benefits on the app
How to claim for health subscription benefits on the web
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Things you should know:
If you’re on Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), please visit OSHC Help & Support to find out more about claiming for health support benefits, or call our OSHC 24/7 Student Health and Support Line on 1800 887 283.
Claims submitted in store will be processed separately (at a later date) and pay benefits to you, the hospital or the provider, as appropriate.
Some claims, like paper based, may take longer to update.

