Getting the most from your health cover
Medibank was awarded a five-star rating for "Outstanding Value" in private health insurance for 2009 and 2010 by leading research organisation CANSTAR CANNEX. This recognition confirms our commitment to value for money health cover. Here are some more reasons why Medibank is such a great choice:
How to claim
You can make an extras or doctors claim online in five simple steps and we'll make
the payment directly into your nominated bank account, or if you'd prefer we'll send
a cheque in the mail. For other claims you can download a claim form and mail to Medibank
with the accounts and/or receipts, and we'll make a payment using your selected method.
Find out more about how to claim
Health system explained
Private health insurance is available for those who wish to cover the costs of becoming a
private patient. Private patients have more control in choosing their treating doctor in
hospital and in some instances can reduce their waiting time for elective surgery by having
treatment in a private hospital. Private health insurance also offers cover for some or
all of the costs of other services not covered by Medicare, such as ambulance transport,
dental, optical appliances, physiotherapy, pharmaceutical (non PBS) and a wide range of
other services.
Find out more about the health system
Going to Hospital
Going to hospital can be daunting enough without the unexpected bills. To avoid the surprises,
we'll discuss some of the questions you should be asking, before you go. We want you to be as
informed as possible, so you can make the best decision for your own personal health care
Find out more about going to hospital