Private Health Information Statement - Combined policy

KickStart (Basic Plus)

Monthly Premium

$161.77 #

(before any rebate, loading or discount)

Covers only one person

Available in Victoria

# You may be entitled to an Australian Government rebate on the above premium. Your premium may also include a Lifetime Health Cover loading, an age-based discount or an insurer discount. Check with your insurer for details.

Membership of this insurer is restricted to current and past employees of Commonwealth Bank Group, franchisees, contractors, and their families.

Hospital cover

This policy exempts you from the Medicare Levy Surcharge.

This policy provides accident cover - check with your insurer for details.

This policy does not provide benefits for travel or accommodation (outside of hospital).

This policy includes cover for

Hospital Cover Legend
Bone, joint and muscleDialysis for chronic kidney failureMale reproductive system
Dental surgeryDigestive systemMiscarriage and termination of pregnancy
Hernia and appendixEar, nose and throatPain management
Joint reconstructionsEye (not cataracts)Pain management with device
Tonsils, adenoids and grommetsGastrointestinal endoscopyPalliative care
Assisted reproductive servicesGynaecologyPlastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
Back, neck and spineHeart and vascular systemPregnancy and birth
BloodHospital psychiatric servicesRehabilitation
Brain and nervous systemImplantation of hearing devicesSkin
Breast surgery (medically necessary)Insulin pumpsSleep studies
CataractsJoint replacementsWeight loss surgery
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancerKidney and bladder
Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)Lung and chest

This policy does not include cover for

Hospital Cover Legend
Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon – limited benefits)

The benefits paid for hospital treatment will depend on the type of cover you purchase and whether your fund has an agreement in place with the hospital in which you are treated. See ‘Agreement Hospitals’ on privatehealth.gov.au for which hospitals have arrangements with your insurer – https://privatehealth.gov.au/dynamic/agreementhospitals.

Under this policy, you may have to pay out-of-pocket costs above what you get from Medicare or your private health insurer. Before you go to hospital, you should ask your doctors, hospital and health insurer about any out-of-pocket costs that may apply to you.

The following payments may also apply for hospital admissions

Excess: No excess

Co-payments: Every time you go to hospital you will have to pay:

  • $70 per day for a shared room for overnight admissions
  • $70 per day for a private room for overnight admissions
  • $70 for day surgery (no overnight stay)
  • The maximum co-payment is $420 per year

The following waiting periods for hospital admissions apply to new or upgrading members

Waiting periods:

  • 2 months for palliative care, rehabilitation and hospital psychiatric treatments, even if pre-existing
  • 12 months for other pre-existing conditions
  • 12 months for pregnancy and birth (obstetrics)
  • 2 months for all other treatments

Gap Cover

This provider offers 'known gap' or 'no gap' cover for medical bills for this product.

The Medical Costs Finder lets you find out more about the cost of specialist medical services.

Other features of this hospital cover

A cost-effective Hospital and Extras cover tailored for individuals seeking a handpicked selection of common services like dental and optical, without the need for pregnancy-related coverage. If your doctor or specialist participates in our Access Gap Cover scheme, you may be able to reduce or eliminate your out-of-pocket medical costs. Co-payment is payable to a maximum of six days per person or 12 days per couple/family each calendar year.

General Treatment Cover

By using a CBHS Choice Network provider you will have lower out-of-pocket costs on Dental and Optical and have access to more "no gap" services. A list of providers is available on the CBHS website.

This policy includes General treatment (Extras) cover for

General treatment legend
TreatmentWaiting period (months)Benefit limits (per 12 months unless otherwise stated)Examples of maximum benefits
General dental2$675 per policy
(no limit on preventative dental)
(combined limit for general dental & endodontic)
Periodic oral examination - $33.00
Scale & clean - $58.00
Fluoride treatment - $22.00
Surgical tooth extraction - $172.00
Endodontic6Filling of one root canal - $117.00
Optical6$230 per policySingle vision lenses & frames - $230.00
Multi-focal lenses & frames - $230.00
Non PBS pharmaceuticals2$200 per policy
(combined limit for non pbs pharmaceuticals & vaccinations)
Per eligible prescription - $75.00
Physiotherapy2$250 per policy
(combined limit for physiotherapy, chiropractic & osteopathy)
Initial visit - $40.00
Subsequent visit - $30.00
Chiropractic2Initial visit - $40.00
Subsequent visit - $40.00
Psychology2$250 per policyInitial visit - $50.00
Subsequent visit - $50.00
Acupuncture2$200 per policy
(combined limit for acupuncture, remedial massage, chinese medicine & other services)
Initial visit - $26.00
Subsequent visit - $26.00
Remedial massage2Initial visit - $26.00
Subsequent visit - $26.00
Chinese medicine2Initial visit - $26.00
Subsequent visit - $26.00
Dietetics/dietary advice2$100 per policyInitial visit - $75.00
Subsequent visit - $42.00
Health management / Healthy lifestyle2$315 per policy
(combined limit for health management / healthy lifestyle & other services)
Health management - 100% of charge
Osteopathy2Combined limit - see PhysiotherapyInitial visit - $40.00
Subsequent visit - $30.00
Vaccinations2Combined limit - see Non PBS pharmaceuticalsPer service - $75.00
Unlimited preventative dental, cover for blood glucose accessories.

This policy does not include General treatment (Extras) cover for

General treatment legend
Blood glucose monitorsMajor dentalPodiatry
Hearing aidsOrthodonticOther treatments - check with your insurer

Other features of this general treatment cover

CBHS Wellness Benefits assist you in proactively managing your health and wellbeing. You'll be covered for a variety of health checks and health management programs designed to assist you in living a healthier, happier life.

Ambulance cover

In Victoria this policy provides:

Emergency: Unlimited with a waiting period of 1 day.

Call-out fees:  will be paid for each attendance, including emergency treatment without transport to hospital.

Other features of this ambulance cover

Coverage for emergency ambulance services if you’re transported directly to a hospital or treated at the scene during a medical emergency. This transport or treatment must be provided by a State Government or a private ambulance service that we recognise, e.g., the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Cover includes transport from the scene of an accident or medical event such as a heart attack.

For further information about this policy see

https://www.cbhs.com.au/health-insurance/ambulance-cover

Disclaimer

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.

Covered

For information on what is covered under each category, see https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/categories

Restricted

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.

Not Covered

These categories are not covered by this policy.