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GET UP TO 8 WEEKS FREE

Join eligible hospital and extras cover by 20 April 2026 to get 4 weeks free after 90 days and another 4 weeks free after 12 months%. Plus, 2-month waiting periods waived on extras.

Find the right health cover for your life stage

Why choose HCF private health insurance?

For over 90 years, we’ve provided reliable health cover and supported our members with access to affordable, quality care when needed most.

Over the past decade we’ve given our members more back in benefits for every dollar paid in premiums than the industry average~.

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As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we invest our profits where our members are, keeping premiums and healthcare costs low.

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For planned and unexpected health events, we’ve got members covered, paying out $3.5 billion for hospital and extras benefits^ to support their health and recovery.

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We're proud to have been recognised by Roy Morgan as Australia’s Most Trusted Brand in Private Health Insurance for 2025+. We've also won Canstar's Outstanding Value Health Insurance Award for the 10th year running.

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Award-winning insurance trusted by over 2 million Australians

Since 1932, we’ve been committed to delivering award-winning products, industry-leading innovation and support to members, providing care they can count on.

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~ 88.8% compared to 85.3% across the industry. Calculated based on the average of the past 10 years, sourced from APRA Statistics: Operations of Private Health Insurers Annual Report data 2014–23 and Quarterly private health insurance statistics July 2023–March 2024.

^ Sourced from HCF Year in Review Financial Year 2023-24.

+ Based on Roy Morgan’s Risk Monitor Survey for the 12 months to June 2025. 

^^ 100% back at More for You program providers in our No-Gap network is available on selected covers. Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Our No-Gap network of healthcare providers changes often. Please check that your provider is part of our No-Gap network before you book or attend an appointment. See hcf.com.au/100back

++ Eligibility criteria apply. For more information see hcf.com.au/victorchang

## Android and Apple users with a supported device can scan the QR code on their digital card at providers with HICAPS Trinity payment terminals. Android users can also use tap-and-go (NFC) at providers with HICAPS VX, HICAPS Trinity or CommBank Smart Health payment terminals. Supported Apple devices run at least iOS 13. Supported Android devices run at least Android 8.

*** Eligibility criteria apply. For more information see hcf.com.au/thank-you-app

^^^ Must have at least 20 HCF dollars in cleared funds. Only members who pay their premiums by credit card or direct debit can use their HCF dollars to reduce premiums.

+++ Eligibility criteria apply. For more information see hcf.com.au/healthful

* Australian Government Rebate has been applied if you selected an income level less than $158,001 for single or less than $316,001 for family. Price excludes any Lifetime Health Cover loading.

~~ Available if you change your mind and cancel your HCF policy within 30 days of joining, and haven't made a claim in that period.

~~~ Winner of Canstar’s Outstanding Value Award for Health Insurance 10 years in a row (2016 to 2025).

% For eligible members who join HCF via any channel between 17 February 2026 and 20 April 2026, HCF will apply eight weeks free cover and waive the 2-month waiting periods on extras for eligible members in accordance with these terms (Offer). Offer commences at 00:00 AEDT on Tuesday 17 February 2026 and ends at 23:59 AEST on Monday 20 April 2026 (Offer Period). To be eligible for this Offer, you must be an Australian resident, aged 18 years or over, you must take out combined HCF hospital and extras cover (excluding any Gold level Hospital cover and Overseas Visitors Health Cover) (Eligible Policy), you must start your Eligible Policy during the Offer Period, you must not have been insured under an RT Health or HCF health insurance policy in the 2 months prior to taking out the Eligible Policy and you must not have received any promotional discount on any RT Health or HCF health insurance policy within the 12 months prior to receiving the Offer. If you're eligible, HCF will waive the 2-month waiting periods that apply to extras on your Eligible Policy. Waiting periods for extras that are longer than 2 months and all waiting periods for hospital treatment will still apply. To be eligible for the first four weeks free cover, you must pay premiums for and maintain your Eligible Policy for 90 continuous days. After 12 months of premiums paid, you will be entitled to an additional four weeks free cover. HCF may take up to six weeks to process each extension. HCF may, at its discretion, not permit this Offer to be combined with other offers. HCF may amend the Offer terms and conditions and/or terminate this Offer at any time without notice (except in relation to members that have taken out an Eligible Policy prior to the amendment or termination). 

TRAVEL

# Overseas medical cover not available under domestic and non-medical travel insurance policies. Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub limits apply.

The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd ABN 68 000 026 746 AFSL 241414 (HCF) arranges this insurance as agent for AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance (AGA). AGA arranges and manages travel insurance as agent for the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 (Allianz). Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub-limits apply. HCF, Allianz and AGA do not provide any advice on this insurance based on any consideration of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you. Before making a decision please consider the Product Disclosure Statement, the Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination (TMD). The TMD is available at allianzpartners.com.au/policies. If you purchase a policy, HCF and AGA receive a commission which is a percentage of your premium - ask us for more details before we provide you with services.

PET

** Policy conditions, terms, limits, exclusions, excesses and waiting periods apply. For an 80% Benefit Percentage, you may be reimbursed up to 80% on eligible vet bills.

HCF Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414 (HCF). HCF Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by HCF. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance

HCF Pet Insurance is not part of HCF's health insurance business. Please do not assume that pet insurance and health insurance are similar. HCF may receive a commission of up to 13% of the premium for promoting HCF Pet Insurance policies. HCF sales agents are paid a salary or wages but do not receive a commission or other payments attributable to the sale of HCF Pet Insurance. For more information contact HCF on 13 13 34.

Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473; AFSL 241436, is distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414 (HCF), and arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is closed to new customers and is only available to renewing customers who first purchased their insurance policy prior to 1 June 2015. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is not part of HCF's health insurance business. Please do not assume that pet insurance and health insurance are similar. HCF does not receive any commission for distributing Manchester Unity Pet Insurance policies. HCF sales agents are paid a salary or wages but do not receive a commission or other payments attributable to renewals of Manchester Unity Pet Insurance. For more information, contact HCF on 13 13 34. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before choosing to renew your cover. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance PDS and TMD available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance.

LIFE

HCF Life Protect and Recover Cover products are issued by HCF Life Insurance Company Pty Ltd. ABN 37 001 831 250, AFSL 236 806 (HCF Life) and arranged by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241 414 (HCF), which wholly owns HCF Life. HCF and HCF Life do not provide any advice based on any consideration of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Policy terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Before making a decision, please consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, Policy Document and Financial Services Guide available by calling 1800 560 855 or visiting hcf.com.au/lifeinfo. The relevant Target Market Determination is available is also available at hcf.com.au/lifeinfo. The premiums for HCF Life Protect and Recover Cover products are paid to HCF Life. HCF receives commission from HCF Life for their sale of up to 40% of the first year's premium plus an additional commission of 80% of HCF Life's underwriting profit each year calculated as premiums less claims and expenses. HCF's staff may receive an incentive depending on the annual premium of these products which they sell. This will not exceed 15% of the first year's premium.

LIFE INSURANCE CODE OF PRACTICE

HCF Life is bound by the Life Insurance Code of Practice which sets out the Australian life insurance industry's key commitments and obligations to customers. Further information is available at CALI Life Insurance Code of Practice.