Private Health Information Statement - Combined policy

GOLD Hospital & Ideal Extras (Family)

Hunter Health Insurance

Monthly Premium

$776.24 #

(before any rebate, loading or discount)

Covers two adults & dependants (3 or more people, only 2 of whom are adults)

Available in Western Australia

Closed to new members

# 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.

This policy covers children and other dependants up to and including the age of 20, students up to and including the age of 24, as well as persons with a disability who qualify as a child or other dependant or student in these age ranges.

Hospital cover

This policy exempts you from the Medicare Levy Surcharge.

This policy provides benefits for travel or accommodation (outside of hospital) - check with your insurer for details.

This policy does not provide accident cover.

This policy includes cover for

Hospital Cover Legend
Assisted reproductive servicesEye (not cataracts)Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
Back, neck and spineGastrointestinal endoscopyPain management
BloodGynaecologyPain management with device
Bone, joint and muscleHeart and vascular systemPalliative care
Brain and nervous systemHernia and appendixPlastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
Breast surgery (medically necessary)Hospital psychiatric servicesPodiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon – limited benefits)
CataractsImplantation of hearing devicesPregnancy and birth
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancerInsulin pumpsRehabilitation
Dental surgeryJoint reconstructionsSkin
Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)Joint replacementsSleep studies
Dialysis for chronic kidney failureKidney and bladderTonsils, adenoids and grommets
Digestive systemLung and chestWeight loss surgery
Ear, nose and throatMale reproductive system

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: No co-payments

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

NSW/ACT residents -Ambulance coverage is included Australia wide. All other residents please contact the fund for details. NOTE: This Hospital cover provides 100% cover for Hospital accommodation, and a Gap Cover Scheme minimising Out-of-Pocket expenses for Doctors services. ****Accident cover is allowed provided you are admitted to hospital (1 day waiting period).

For further information about this policy see

https://hunterhi.com.au/

General Treatment Cover

This health insurer does not operate a preferred provider scheme.

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$400 per person
2 service(s) every 1 year
Periodic oral examination - $22.00
Scale & clean - $36.00
Fluoride treatment - $25.00
Surgical tooth extraction - $55.00
Optical21 appliance(s) every 1 yearSingle vision lenses & frames - $145.00
Multi-focal lenses & frames - $185.00
Non PBS pharmaceuticals2$450 per personPer eligible prescription - $50.00
Physiotherapy2$600 per person
(combined limit for physiotherapy, chiropractic, podiatry, psychology, acupuncture, remedial massage, dietetics/dietary advice, occupational therapy & speech therapy)
Initial visit - $36.00
Subsequent visit - $30.00
Chiropractic2Initial visit - $26.00
Subsequent visit - $22.00
Podiatry2Initial visit - $25.00
Subsequent visit - $22.00
Psychology2Initial visit - $25.00
Subsequent visit - $25.00
Acupuncture2Initial visit - $25.00
Subsequent visit - $22.00
Remedial massage2Initial visit - $30.00
Subsequent visit - $20.00
Dietetics/dietary advice2Initial visit - $25.00
Occupational therapy2Initial visit - $28.00
Speech therapy2Initial visit - $36.00
Does not include treatment for: Alexander technique; Aromatherapy; Bowen therapy; Buteyko; Feldenkrais; Western herbalism; homeopathy; iridology; kinesiology; naturopathy; Pilates; reflexology; Rolfing; Shiatsu; Tai chi; Yoga

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

General treatment legend
Blood glucose monitorsHearing aidsOrthodontic
EndodonticMajor dentalOther treatments - check with your insurer

Other features of this general treatment cover

Other Dental benefits included Restorations i.e. Fillings, Metallic, 3 or more adhesive, and Posterior tooth 3 or more surfaces

For further information about this policy see

https://hunterhi.com.au/

Ambulance cover

Aged Pensioner concession holders are entitled to free ambulance transport services. If you are not eligible for a concession and want to be covered, you can purchase insurance from a private health fund or a subscription through the state ambulance service.

For further information about this policy see

https://www.hunterhi.com.au/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.