GREAT BENEFITS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE MEMBERS
Take advantage of your private health extras for hearing aids at HEARING SAVERS, and save even more. To find out what your policy covers, click on your health fund below.
AHM Health Insurance
134 246
www.ahm.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Super Extras | up to $1,600 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Family Extras | up to $1,200 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Lifestyle/Black Extras | - | - | - |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations (once per financial year) with an Audiologist (where Medicare has not covered the service). Consultations with an Audiometrist are not included. Per person limit dependent on years of membership, to a maximum of $450 per person per year. Initial consultation paid once per financial year.
- Initial Consult $32.00
- Subsequent Consult $25.00
- Annual Consult Limit $300.00 (up to $450 depending on length of cover)
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Australia Unity Health
1800 224 244
www.australianunity.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Classic/ Comprehensive Extras | up to $550 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Advanced 80 Extras | up to $600 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations under Advanced 80 Extras at 80% up to $600 (combined with some other services).
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BUPA Australia
1800 812 535
www.bupa.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Ultimate | 100% up to $850 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Top Extras 90 | 90% up to $850 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Top Extras 75 | 75% up to $800 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Top Extras 60 | 60% up to $500 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
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GMHBA Health Insurance
1300 446 422
www.gmhba.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras Fixed Benefit | up to $1,500 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Mid Extras Fixed Benefit | up to $1,500 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Mid Extras 65% Benefit | 65% up to $1,200 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Starter Family Package | - | - | - |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations:
- Top Extras Fixed Benefit: Initial Consult $40.00; Subsequent Consult $30.00; $500 annual consultation limit.
- Mid Extras Fixed Benefit: Initial Consult $30.00; Subsequent Consult $25.00; $400 annual consultation limit.
- Mid Extras 65% Benefit: Initial Consult 65%; Subsequent Consult 65%; $400 annual consultation limit.
- Starter Family Package: Initial Consult 55%; $200 annual consultation limit per person.
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HBF
133 423
www.hbf.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top | up to $1,400 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Flexi | up to $1,200 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
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HCF
13 13 34
www.hcf.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras | up to $1,800 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Vital Extras | up to $1,600 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Multicover Extras | up to $1,600 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations:
- Top Extras: $70
- Vital Extras: $60
- Multicover Extras: $52
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Medibank Private Health Insurance
134 148
www.medibank.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras 85% | up to $1,200 | 12 Mths | 5 Years |
| Top Extras 70% | up to $800 | 12 Mths | 5 Years |
| Top Extras 55% | up to $400 | 12 Mths | 5 Years |
| Growing/Basic Extras | - | - | - |
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NIB
13 16 42
www.nib.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras | up to $1,200 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
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Teachers Health
1300 727 538
www.teachershealth.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras (1- 5 years) | up to $1,200 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Top Extras (5+ years) | up to $18200 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations:
- Top Extras: $45 per consultation (no limit).
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The Doctors' Health Fund
1800 226 126
www.doctorshealthfund.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras | up to $1,600 | 12 Mths | 5 Years |
| Essential Extras | up to $400 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Basic Extras | - | - | - |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations and hearing aid repairs:
- Top Extras: $60 per consultation (once per year); $50 device repair per annum
- Essential Extras: $50 device repair per annum
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Transport Health
1300 806 808
www.transporthealth.com.au
| Health Fund Cover | Hearing Aid Rebate | Waiting Period | Frequency |
| Top Extras | up to $1,000 | 12 Mths | 3 Years |
| Healthy Choice Extras | - | - | - |
Benefits are paid towards Audiology consultations:
- Top Extras: $32 for initial consultation per year; $22 per subsequent consultation per year.
- Essential Extras: $50 device repair per year.
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HEARING SAVERS is not responsible for the accuracy of the information listed. The private health benefits above should be used as a guide only. The accuracy of information is dependent on the information made available by the fund. Funds may impose additional restrictions and limitations. Information about implantable devices is not included as this cover is listed separately in hospital cover.
We recommend that you first confirm your individual benefit with your fund.