August health insurance deals from HBF, Medibank and Bupa: up to $200 in gift cards + 12 weeks free
If you've been thinking about taking out health insurance, or switching from a policy that no longer aligns with what you need, August could be a good month to make the move.
Several funds are currently offering sign-up deals that waive waiting periods or throw in free weeks of cover, which can save you hundreds of dollars in the first year alone.
We've rounded up some of the top health insurance offers available in August 2026 below.
Just remember that a deal is only worth taking if the underlying policy is right for you, so it always pays to check the cover, not just the discount.
HBF
Ends 20 October 2026
The offer: Get up to 12 weeks free and up to $200 in gift cards, plus waived waiting periods on eligible extras. For new members who join and maintain Hospital and Extras cover. T&Cs apply.
Ends 17 November 2026
The offer: Get 6 weeks free after your first month of hospital cover. For new members who join and maintain eligible hospital cover. T&Cs apply.
Ends 17 November 2026
The offer: Get 6 weeks free on eligible extras cover. For new members who join and maintain eligible extras cover. T&Cs apply.
Medibank
No end date
The offer: Get 6 weeks free. For new members who join and maintain eligible Hospital and Extras cover. T&Cs apply.
Ends 19 August 2026
The offer: Get 6 weeks free + a $50 gift card + 2 and 6 month waits waived on Extras. For new members only. Excludes Healthy Living Extras. T&Cs apply.
see-u
Ends 1 November 2026
Combined cover
The offer: Get up to 6 weeks free + your choice of up to $250 in gift cards or waived waiting periods on eligible extras. For new members who join and maintain eligible Hospital and Extras cover. T&Cs apply.
Qantas
Ends 13 August 2026
Hospital, extras or combined
The offer: Earn up to 160k Qantas Points when you join. Points will be awarded based on your level of cover over 15 months. T&Cs apply.
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