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Cost-effective health insurance for the whole family
With HCF, you'll be able to find the cover you need at an affordable price if you join eligible combined cover.
About HCF Health Insurance
In a time when costs are rising, it's important to be able to look for ways to save on everyday essentials.
As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, HCF puts their 2 million members at the heart of everything they do. That's Uncommon Care.
HCF works to keep private health insurance cost-effective, while still enabling members to access the high-quality care they need.
Compare HCF's hospital and extras packages, hospital-only cover, and extras-only cover options to find cover that fits your health and budget needs, or mix and match for combined cover that works for you.
You're able to pick a policy to suit you and your family's needs. It can be a great way to manage costs effectively without compromising on cover.
HCF was a big winner in the 2026 Finder Awards.
Congratulations, HCF!
Other perks with HCF
In addition to offering an extensive range of cover, HCF offers a range of other features and perks to members.
With the right features, this can help make your policy even better value in the process.
The My Membership app is designed to make your health cover easy, simple and fast to use – anytime, anywhere, from your pocket.
As an HCF member, you can also score discounts on life and recovery products, travel, pet, home and car insurance.
Score exclusive offers and discounts with the HCF Thank You loyalty rewards program^ and get more out of your cover.
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