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Your health cover isn’t just for those times when you’re sick – there are a number of ways you could use it to help keep you healthy and happy.
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your Medibank membership.
TIP #1 – Getting the most out of hospital cover
Personalised support with Medibank Hospital Assist
Beyond just helping to pay towards hospital bills, we're looking at ways to make going to the hospital easier. Hospital Assist brings together a range of new and existing services, including a personalised Health Concierge phone service, a targeted Digital Concierge service supporting members with online information, and the 24/7 Medibank Nurse phone service to help with general health questions and concerns. Additionally, members can access Patient Reported Experience Surveys to learn about other patients' hospital experiences and make more informed decisions before going to hospital^.
24/7 Medibank Nurse phone service
We know that it's important to access health advice anywhere, anytime. That's why members with Hospital cover have access to the 24/7 Medibank Nurse phone service. Whether it's a question about how to manage symptoms or when you should see a doctor, day or night, our nurses are available on 1800 644 325 for round-the-clock advice. Members with Overseas Student Health Cover should contact the Student Health and Support Line on 1800 887 283.
Common hospital procedures for someone like you and procedure cost estimator
If you’re wondering about what you might want cover for down the track, take a look at our interactive tool that reveals the common procedures our members are going to hospital for, what you might pay out-of-pocket, and how Hospital cover could help manage the costs. The results are based on our past claims data based on age and gender – and they might surprise you!
TIP #2 – Using extras to your advantage
Extras cover can be a great thing to have when things go wrong, but some services can actually be used to help prevent injury and illness in the first place. Here are some ways to get the most value from your extras.
Take the guesswork out of extras claims
Most members can now get an estimate of out-of-pocket expenses for select extras services, before visiting an extras provider. Simply log in to the My Medibank app and tap on 'Estimate a claim' to get started.
100% back on up to two dental check-ups every year at any Members' Choice Advantage dentist
Eligible Medibank members with Extras cover for two months or more can get 100% back on up to two dental check-ups every year, including bitewing x-rays (where required), at any Members’ Choice Advantage dentist~.
Get 100% back on optical
Everyone deserves to see the world clearly. That’s why when you join Medibank extras for 6 months or more you get 100% back on optical# at all recognised providers up to your annual limits and subject to waiting periods.
Know when your annual limits reset
Most extras annual limits reset annually on 1 January. Unused limits don’t carry over, so you should try to use up as much as you can before the end of the year. Most members can log in to My Medibank or download the My Medibank app to check their remaining limits. Some claims, like paper-based, may take longer to update.