Income protection insurance

Medibank Income Protection offers you cover to help maintain your lifestyle should the unexpected happen.

Receive up to 70% of your pre-tax earnings, up to $12,500 per month.* Plus, health members save 10% off premiums every year.

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Medibank Income Protection Insurance

What would happen to your way of life if you suddenly couldn't work? Do you have enough savings and sick leave to meet your regular living costs? If so, how long would they last for? 

Income protection insurance can help you with your finances so you're able to stay on top of bills and focus on your recovery from sickness or injury.

What's covered?

  • Apply for cover up to 70% of your pre-tax income, up to $12,500 per month depending on your age.*
  • Ability to choose a benefit period of 2 or 5 years and waiting period of 30 or 90 days.
  • Continuous cover even when circumstances change until policy expiry providing premiums are paid.
  • We'll waive your premiums while you’re receiving monthly benefits.

 

Key benefits

  • Apply online or over the phone. No medical examination or blood tests required to apply. 
  • Income protection premiums are generally tax deductible - seek tax advice from your accountant to confirm.
  • Income protection policy owners can call our 24/7 Medibank Nurse Phone Service to talk about their health concerns.^
  • 10% discount on income protection for Medibank health members.

 

How to apply for Medibank Income Protection?

If you're an Australian resident aged between 18 and 55, you can apply for cover online or over the phone. No medical or blood tests needed to apply.

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1. Get a quick quote online

You can get a quick quote online or call 1300 152 271 to talk to us.

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2. Tailor your income protection policy

Choose from a benefit period of 2 or 5 years and a waiting period of 30 or 90 days.

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3. Purchase online or over the phone

If approved, you can purchase Medibank Income Protection on the same day.

Frequently asked questions

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Want to talk to us?

Whether you're looking for a new quote or have a question about income protection, we're here to help. Call us Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm AEST/AEDT.

Things you should know

* Depending on age. Eligibility criteria apply. Pre-tax income is defined in the PDS.

Eligibility criteria apply, please refer to the PDS.

^ 24/7 Medibank Nurse phone service is a separate service offered by Medibank Health Solutions Pty Ltd when you purchase Medibank Life Insurance. Medibank Health Solutions reserve the right to withdraw or change the service at its sole discretion at any time.

Any advice provided is general only and doesn’t consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should carefully read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (which sets out the product terms, conditions and exclusions), Target Market Determination and Financial Services Guide to ensure the product is right for you before making a decision to acquire, or continue to hold, the product. Medibank Life Insurance and Medibank Income Protection (collectively Medibank life insurance) are issued by the insurer, Integrity Life Australia Limited ABN 83 089 981 073 AFSL 245492 (Integrity Life), administered and distributed by NEOS Direct, a registered business name of NDLI Pty Ltd ABN 70 665 747 277 AFSL 547119, and promoted by NEOS Direct's authorised representative Medibank Private Limited ABN 47 080 890 259 (AR No. 286089) (Medibank).

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