Peoplecare's Basic hospital cover is among the cheapest on the market.
As a member-owned not-for-profit, Peoplecare is low-cost and gives back to members.
Peoplecare did quite well in the most recent complaints data, rankings 8th out of 29 funds.
Cons
There's no reward or incentive program to encourage healthy living, like some other brands.
Peoplecare doesn’t offer Gold hospital cover, but benefits for pregnancy and birth are available under their Silver Plus Grow product. Note that this product is only sold as part of a combined policy, it can't be purchased as a standalone Hospital policy.
What types of health insurance does Peoplecare offer?
For extras, you can claim in person by swiping your member card - as long as the provider has a HICAPS machine. Otherwise, you can claim via the Peoplecare app or online through the Member Services portal. You can also email a completed claim form along with any receipts to info@peoplecare.com.au or you can post it to Peoplecare, Locked Bag 33, Wollongong NSW 2500.
Complaints info
Peoplecare's complaints record is pretty good! According to the most recent State of the Health Funds Report, Peoplecare has a 0.4% market share and accounts for 0.2% of all health insurance complaints made to the Commonwealth Ombudsman. That puts them at 8th best from 29 funds. Not the best, but a long way from the worst.
FAQs
Peoplecare is a member-owned health insurer.
Peoplecare is a private, member-owned health insurance company.
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Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. Peoplecare will pay for 100% of the cost of your ambulance treatment and transport within Australia, no matter how far you need to travel.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
frankDecember 7, 2015
what is your email address. I have quite a lengthy email
about joining but the address info@peoplecare is
apparently wrong. I am deaf hate the phone so depend on emails
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RichardDecember 7, 2015Finder
Hi Frank,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. The contact email listed on the Peoplecare website and in the product disclosure statement (PDS) is info@peoplecare.com.au.
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Is your ambulance cover australia wide
Hi Kerri,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. Peoplecare will pay for 100% of the cost of your ambulance treatment and transport within Australia, no matter how far you need to travel.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
what is your email address. I have quite a lengthy email
about joining but the address info@peoplecare is
apparently wrong. I am deaf hate the phone so depend on emails
Hi Frank,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. The contact email listed on the Peoplecare website and in the product disclosure statement (PDS) is info@peoplecare.com.au.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard