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HCF Extras Only policies cover the parts of their hospital and extras policies, in one handy package. With the option of a no-obligation quote, you can easily compare prices based on your budget.
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Good for receiving 100% back on certain services with certain providers.
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What HCF Extras Only are available?
HCF provides five Extras Only cover options.
Starter Extras. This entry-level extras cover provides basic protection for dental costs and a range of other general treatments. It's designed for those who want the most affordable cover option available.
Starter Extras (with optical). With cover for dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropractic and more, this next level of cover provides a broader range of benefits and higher benefit limits.
Mid Extras. This mid-level policy option is designed to combine affordability with a decent range of benefits. It includes higher benefit limits and cover for treatments such as oral surgery, osteopathy, remedial massage and emergency ambulance
Vital Extras. This policy offers quality extras cover for an extensive range of treatments and services, including orthodontics, dietetics, and hearing aids.
Top Extras. This is the top level of cover from HCF. It provides the highest benefit limits available and covers a huge range of general treatment options.
Read on for the specifics of each policy.
Extras Product
Inclusions
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Starter Extras
100% back on one dental check per year at participating providers
100% back on an extra dental check per year at participating providers (a total of two)
Prescription glasses (excluding add-ons such as high index material, coatings and tinting) and free digital retinal imaging eye check at participating providers
Exercise Physiology
Health Management Programs (HCF approved e.g. exercise classes)
Telehealth services. Medicare is limiting who can get bulk-billed GP telehealth sessions. If Medicare doesn't cover you for bulk-billed GP2U consultations, HCF will.
Member offers. You get access to HCF's Thank You scheme the longer you stay with the health fund. It gives you discounts on retail, groceries and more There are Opal, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond members.
Pet insurance. HCF members get up to 15% off their pet insurance.
Manage Your Health. You get access to a number of health management programs, including Health Management Programs, Weight Management and Mental Health support.
100% back on popular extras. This includes 1 or 2 dental check ups per year, a physio appointment, chiro or osteo appointment, a podiatrist appointment, prescription glasses and hearing aids with Blamey Saunders hears.
HCF also reward long-standing members.
Diamond members. If you've been with HCF for over 25 years and have a top tier policy, you are rewarded with preferential servicing, a growing range of exclusive offers, VIP experiences and more.
Ruby. If you've been with HCF for more than 14 years, you get access to special offers and rewards, exclusive access to unique events and more.
Emerald. For 5 years service or more you can access an increasing range of discounts and privileges from HCF partner brands.
Opal. Customers who have been with HCF for under 5 years are still rewarded with various exclusive offers and rewards.
How do the costs work?
Each policy has an annual limits on certain services, as well as a maximum amount per claim. Make sure you check these details before signing up.
HCF extras covers also give you access to More for You programs. This means 100% back on selected extras like dental check-ups and an initial consult with a physio, chiro or osteo when you use HCF's network of over 10,000 participating More for You providers.
Waiting periods and limitations
The list of general exclusions on your HCF PDS contains situations when your extras claim will not be paid. These include if:
Your claim is for services received outside Australia
Your claim is for services received more than two years prior to the date you lodge your claim
Your claim is for the treatment of pre-existing conditions or ailments during the first 12 months of your membership
Your claim is for goods or services from a provider not recognised by HCF
Your claim is for expenses that could be recoverable from another source
When you join any Australian health fund, if you have not held private health cover before you will need to serve waiting periods. While most extras services are available after two months, others such as major dental and hearing aids require you to serve longer waiting periods.
How to make a claim
Claim on the spot by swiping your HCF membership card
Claim online through the HCF website
Claim from your smartphone using the HCF app
Claim at any HCF branch
Claim by post by filling out and submitting a claim form
In order for claims to be approved you will need to provide:
The name and contact details of the provider
Details of the service you received
The date the service was received
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Hi There, I am a 67yrs old female. I purchased Overseas visitor health cover last year when I came to visit my kids on a visitor visa Class FA subclass 600. I have now submitted an onshore application for aged parent visa 804 and since my visa status has changed to bridging visa A. Due to this change in my visa status, I wonder if the existing insurance (overseas visitor health cover) is still suitable and cover me during my bridging visa status. I want to ascertain that change of my visa status does not void the eligibility criteria to continue with the OVHC cover. Is there any other types and more comprehensive insurance available for singles my age residing in Australia with a bridging visa status? Any information in this matter would greatly be appreciated. Thank you
You have contacted finder.com.au and not actually HCF Health Insurance, finder.com.au is a comparison and information service and doesn’t represent any insurance brand listed on our website.
Through our comparison table that lists health insurance for bridging visas, you can compare the health funds in our panel who offer cover for bridging visa. HCF health fund could also be one of your options.
There are various waiting periods depending on the level of dental cover you need and also whether or not you currently hold a policy that covers dental. Limits will also vary. You can review the various waiting periods and limits on our dental insurance article.
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Hi There, I am a 67yrs old female. I purchased Overseas visitor health cover last year when I came to visit my kids on a visitor visa Class FA subclass 600. I have now submitted an onshore application for aged parent visa 804 and since my visa status has changed to bridging visa A. Due to this change in my visa status, I wonder if the existing insurance (overseas visitor health cover) is still suitable and cover me during my bridging visa status. I want to ascertain that change of my visa status does not void the eligibility criteria to continue with the OVHC cover. Is there any other types and more comprehensive insurance available for singles my age residing in Australia with a bridging visa status? Any information in this matter would greatly be appreciated. Thank you
Hi Meena,
Thank you for your question.
You have contacted finder.com.au and not actually HCF Health Insurance, finder.com.au is a comparison and information service and doesn’t represent any insurance brand listed on our website.
Through our comparison table that lists health insurance for bridging visas, you can compare the health funds in our panel who offer cover for bridging visa. HCF health fund could also be one of your options.
I hope this helps,
Zubair
Can I access HCF dental centres with Extras Only Cover?
Hi Gillan,
Thanks for your question.
That will depend on the type of extra cover you have with HCF.
Cheers,
Zubair
looking for good dental for a 25-year-old single male
What is the limit? how long is waiting period?
Finally, what is rebate for psychologist?
Hi Maria,
Thanks for getting in touch.
There are various waiting periods depending on the level of dental cover you need and also whether or not you currently hold a policy that covers dental. Limits will also vary. You can review the various waiting periods and limits on our dental insurance article.
You may also find our article about health insurance for psychology helpful as it lists the limits and waiting periods.
All the best,
Richard