(before any rebate or insurer discount)
Covers 2 adults (and no-one else)
Available in All States
# You may be entitled to an Australian Government rebate on the above premium. Your premium may also include an insurer discount. Check with your insurer for details.
Membership of this insurer is restricted to Medical and allied health professionals, their families, medical students and AMA employees.
This health insurer does not operate a preferred provider scheme.
| Note, for items marked with an asterisk *: Orthodontic services accrue to a lifetime limit of $1,600 at $320 per year of membership. $500 optical limit every 2 years. Individual and group physiotherapy and hydrotherapy claimable under physiotherapy. Class physiotherapy and acupuncture claimable through health management when prescribed by your medical practitioner. | |||
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| Treatment | Waiting period (months) | Benefit limits (per 12 months unless otherwise stated) | Examples of maximum benefits |
| General dental | 2 | $1,600 per person (combined limit for general dental, major dental, endodontic & orthodontic) $1,600 lifetime limit for Orthodontic | Periodic oral examination - 100% of charge Scale & clean - 100% of charge Fluoride treatment - 100% of charge Surgical tooth extraction - $153.00 |
| Major dental | 12 | Full crown veneered - $765.00 | |
| Endodontic | 12 | Filling of one root canal - $131.75 | |
| Orthodontic* | 12 | Braces for upper & lower teeth, including removal plus fitting of retainer - 100% of charge | |
| Optical* | 2 | $500 per person | Single vision lenses & frames - 100% of charge Multi-focal lenses & frames - 100% of charge |
| Non PBS pharmaceuticals | 2 | $300 per person (combined limit for non pbs pharmaceuticals & vaccinations - Sub-limits apply) | Per eligible prescription - 85% of charge |
| Physiotherapy* | 2 | $900 per person (combined limit for physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, remedial massage, ante-natal/post-natal classes, dietetics/dietary advice, exercise physiology, eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy, orthotics (podiatric orthoses), speech therapy & other services - Sub-limits apply) | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $35.00 |
| Podiatry | 2 | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $35.00 | |
| Psychology | 2 | Initial visit - $100.00 Subsequent visit - $100.00 | |
| Acupuncture* | 2 | $200 per person up to $400 per policy (combined limit for acupuncture, health management / healthy lifestyle & other services) | Initial visit - 75% of charge Subsequent visit - 75% of charge |
| Remedial massage | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $40.00 Subsequent visit - $30.00 |
| Hearing aids | 24 | $800 per person 1 appliance(s) every 5 years | Hearing aid - $400.00 |
| Blood glucose monitors | 12 | $500 per person up to $250 per service 1 appliance(s) every 2 years (combined limit for blood glucose monitors & other services - Sub-limits apply) | Per monitor - 75% of charge |
| Ante-natal/Post-natal classes | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $30.00 |
| Dietetics/dietary advice | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $35.00 |
| Exercise physiology | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $30.00 Subsequent visit - $30.00 |
| Eye therapy (orthoptics) | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $35.00 |
| Health management / Healthy lifestyle | 2 | Combined limit - see Acupuncture | Health management - 75% of charge |
| Occupational therapy | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $40.00 |
| Orthotics (podiatric orthoses) | 12 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Orthotics supply & fit - $150.00 |
| Speech therapy | 2 | Combined limit - see Physiotherapy | Initial visit - $50.00 Subsequent visit - $40.00 |
| Vaccinations | 2 | Combined limit - see Non PBS pharmaceuticals | Per service - 85% of charge |
| Major dental paid at fixed benefits per item. Combined annual limit of $900 for physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech therapy, podiatry, massage and more (sub-limits of $700 for mental health and $500 for other therapies). Group physiotherapy and hydrotherapy $20 per session. Benefit of $400 each for one left and one right hearing aid every 5 years. Pharmacy benefits paid at 85% of charge above the PBS co-payment to a maximum of $40 per prescription (sub-limit applies for weight loss medications). | |||
| Chiropractic | Other treatments - check with your insurer |
Superior mid-range extras cover with substantial benefits including major dental and high-level optical cover. 100% back for 2 dental checkups per year (fixed benefits thereafter) at the provider of your choice. No sub-limits on optical benefits – use the full $500 limit on contact lenses or frames fitted with prescription lenses. Claim up to $700 per year (as part of the $900 overall limit for therapies) for mental health services. Health management includes services such as acupuncture, weight loss classes and class physiotherapy for the treatment of a specific diagnosed condition.
https://www.doctorshealthfund.com.au/extras-cover-essential-extras
Ambulance cover is provided by the State government in Tasmania (https://www.health.tas.gov.au/ambulance/fees_and_accounts) and Queensland (https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/). In other states concession card holders may have free cover and there are subscription services in several states (https://privatehealth.gov.au/health_insurance/what_is_covered/ambulance.htm).
https://www.doctorshealthfund.com.au/extras-cover-essential-extras
The information contained in this Private Health Information Statement was provided by the insurer and is intended as general information. It may not take into account your particular circumstances. For information please contact the insurer.
For information on what is covered under each category, see https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/categories
Restricted categories partially cover your hospital costs as a private patient in a public hospital. You may incur significant expenses in a private room or private hospital.
These categories are not covered by this policy.