2022 non-urgent elective surgery postponed in some states
Some state governments have announced that some non-urgent elective surgeries will be postponed.
We know everyone is pretty confused right now and that the news is grimmer than usual. We’re here to offer any help we can. Read our health tips to help you and your loved ones deal with the COVID-19 crisis as best as possible.
Our usual joining process applies. If you join after 31 March 2020 and you don’t already have cover with another fund, a 2 month waiting period applies for coronavirus and there are a range of other waiting periods up to 12 months.
No, health funds aren’t allowed to cover you overseas, so this is a question for your travel insurer. As long as you maintain your health cover, we’ll be here when you get back.
It’s important to know the situation is changing quickly and that the rules and arrangements for travel insurance might have changed recently. We strongly recommend you review government advice and talk with your travel insurer during this time.
We’re all in this together, we might as well take care of each other. That’s the most important thing at the moment.
This is mainly a health crisis, but the impacts will touch more than just our toilet tickets and our isolation. A bit of kindness and community spirit will go a long way to making sure we reduce the harm that comes from Coronavirus.
Like hands-on kindness? Meals on Wheels NSW is after volunteers. We’re sure they’d appreciate your support if you’re able to help in any way.
Healthdirect.gov.au has you sorted.
Follow the links to the latest COVID-19 information.
Isolation is only intended to tackle Coronavirus. If anything, we need people struggling with mental health to be more connected than ever to friends and support services.
If you take medication already, don’t let Coronavirus interfere. Chemists are still open and if you’re out of scripts, call your doctor (doctors should be pretty accommodating under these circumstances).
Otherwise, telephone mental health services are fantastic. Here are some quality options:
Missing your personal trainer? Picking up too much couch time? Need a distraction? Need exercise?
Whatever your reasons, your mental health still needs the many benefits of exercise. Our staff are pretty keen on using apps to guide workouts (we value expertise and motivation). Here are some suggestions for you.
Unless you are taking folate supplements for pregnancy or have special health needs, vitamins aren’t going to help.
Health Direct is advising that most healthy people on a good diet don’t need vitamin supplements. Content doing the rounds on social media claiming that big doses of vitamins treat the symptoms of Coronavirus are false. Vitamin A and vitamin D can be toxic if you take too much, so there’s another reason to leave vitamins in stores and use the money for food and other essentials.
* This guidance comes from the Australian Government. Please follow the advice of your own doctor who will know your medical needs.
We are social animals and we need contact with our loved ones. Get in touch and make a friend or rello smile every day with a video call. WhatsApp is a solid option, but feel free to use a video call service of your own choice.
Peoplecare started early work from home trials as the Coronavirus crisis began to unfold. Here’s what we learned:
If you have any questions about your health cover or are having trouble making payments, you can call us on 1800 808 690 and we’re happy to chat about your options.
Some state governments have announced that some non-urgent elective surgeries will be postponed.
As a not-for-profit and member-owned health fund, we’re committed to giving back claims savings we made due to COVID-19 restrictions. Members will receive their refunds in the same bank account that we pay their claim benefits to. Members don’t need to do anything to receive their refunds.
Too much confusing info online about vaccination certificates? Don’t worry, we get it. Let’s sum it up!