How to care for ageing relatives
When it comes to ageing relatives, health care is usually top of mind. But did you know that sorting out some legal paperwork could make your life easier for any health care issues that arise?
Our new guide with extra tips and ways to use extras cover to help.
We have a bunch of weight loss programs to help you lose weight for a number of chronic health conditions, and, if you’re eligible, it won’t cost you a thing.
Need a weight loss program or fitness programs? We have a page explaining how Health Management works but the headline is that we could provide you benefits towards Weight Watchers on our extras covers and fitness costs for people who’re treating a medical condition.†
Simple |
Mid |
High |
Premium |
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Physiotherapy |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Chiropractic |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Osteopathy |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pharmacy |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Hydrotherapy |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Dietitian |
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No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Podiatry |
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No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Complementary Therapies |
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No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Psychology |
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No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Health Aids |
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No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Health Management† |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
† Important: to claim fitness equipment and exercise program benefits, you’ll need to fill out a Declaration of condition form to let us know what condition is being treated.
View benefit rates for your extras cover.
Waiting period | Extras cover |
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No waiting period | Services covered by your old fund (if you transfer straight to a similar level of cover with us) |
1 day | Ambulance |
2 months | All other services, except for those listed below |
2 months | General dental, pharmacy, physio, chiro, podiatry & natural therapies |
6 months | Optical |
6 months | Health management programs |
12 months | High cost dentistry |
12 months | Pre/post-natal services (including midwifery) |
24 months | Laser eye surgery & hearing aids |
Please note that not all items are listed and other waiting periods may apply. Please contact the fund for more information.
If you're upgrading your extras cover, waiting periods still apply for the services that you weren't previously covered for.
When it comes to ageing relatives, health care is usually top of mind. But did you know that sorting out some legal paperwork could make your life easier for any health care issues that arise?
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