(before any rebate, loading or discount)
Covers two adults & dependants (3 or more people, only 2 of whom are adults)
Available in Tasmania
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 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 30, as well as persons with a disability who qualify as a child or other dependant or student in these age ranges.
This policy exempts you from the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
This policy does not provide accident cover or benefits for travel and accommodation (outside of hospital).
| Blood | Implantation of hearing devices | Assisted reproductive services |
| Bone, joint and muscle | Insulin pumps | Cataracts |
| Brain and nervous system | Joint reconstructions | Dialysis for chronic kidney failure |
| Breast surgery (medically necessary) | Kidney and bladder | Eye (not cataracts) |
| Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer | Male reproductive system | Heart and vascular system |
| Dental surgery | Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy | Hospital psychiatric services |
| Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps) | Pain management | Joint replacements |
| Digestive system | Pain management with device | Lung and chest |
| Ear, nose and throat | Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon – limited benefits) | Palliative care |
| Gastrointestinal endoscopy | Skin | Pregnancy and birth |
| Gynaecology | Sleep studies | Rehabilitation |
| Hernia and appendix | Tonsils, adenoids and grommets |
| Back, neck and spine | Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) | Weight loss surgery |
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.
Excess: You will have to pay an excess on admission. This is limited to a maximum of $500 per person and $1000 per policy per year.
Co-payments: No co-payments
Waiting periods:
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.
No waiting period applies for hospital treatment resulting from an accident.
By using Peoplecare's 'preferred providers' you may have lower out of pocket costs on Dental and Optical treatments and have access to more 'no gap' treatments. A list of 'preferred providers' is available from Peoplecare. See https://peoplecare.com.au/Members/Providers/Other-health-providers.
| Treatment | Waiting period (months) | Benefit limits (per 12 months unless otherwise stated) | Examples of maximum benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 | $1,000 per person (combined limit for general dental, major dental, endodontic, physiotherapy, chiropractic, psychology, acupuncture, remedial massage, chinese medicine, dietetics/dietary advice, exercise physiology, health management / healthy lifestyle, occupational therapy & osteopathy - Sub-limits apply) | Periodic oral examination - 60% of charge Scale & clean - 60% of charge Fluoride treatment - 60% of charge Surgical tooth extraction - 60% of charge |
| Major dental | 12 | Full crown veneered - 60% of charge | |
| Endodontic | 12 | Filling of one root canal - 60% of charge | |
| Optical | 6 | $200 per person | Single vision lenses & frames - $200.00 Multi-focal lenses & frames - $200.00 |
| Physiotherapy | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Chiropractic | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Psychology | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Acupuncture | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Remedial massage | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Chinese medicine | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Dietetics/dietary advice | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Exercise physiology | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Health management / Healthy lifestyle | 6 | Combined limit - see General dental | Health management - 60% of charge |
| Occupational therapy | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Osteopathy | 2 | Combined limit - see General dental | Initial visit - 60% of charge Subsequent visit - 60% of charge |
| Blood glucose monitors | Non PBS pharmaceuticals | Podiatry |
| Hearing aids | Orthodontic | Other treatments - check with your insurer |
Ambulance cover is provided by the State government for residents of Tasmania. This may include cover whilst interstate, except for South Australia and Queensland where no cover applies. In other states please check with Ambulance Tasmania - https://www.health.tas.gov.au/ambulance/fees_and_accounts.
Tasmanian residents don’t need to worry about ambulance travel in their state, as it’s free. This cover will include Ambulance transport whilst on the mainland for land, sea & air.
https://www.peoplecare.com.au/health-insurance/hospital-cover/ambulance
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.