* Outstanding Value Health Insurance Award 9 years in a row (2016-24). Winner of the 2024 Hospital Insurance Award in WA, SA and Qld and Hospital and Extras Insurance Award in Tas, Vic and WA.
^ Eligibility criteria applies. You can access HCF Thank You offers after you’ve been a member for a week, and if your premiums are up to date. Excludes Ambulance Only and Overseas Visitors Health Cover. Offers and partners are subject to change without advance notice. See HCF Thank You Terms and Conditions.
# 100% back through More for You providers in our No-Gap network is available on selected covers. Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Providers are subject to change. We recommend that you confirm the provider prior to your appointment.
~ Waiting periods apply. Flexible $650 single limit plus $175 optical limit and $100 remedial massage limit per person per calendar year.
** This is the maximum benefit amount depending on your age and level of cover. Premiums will vary depending on age, gender, smoking status, level of cover, any applicable inflation increases and discounts and your health and lifestyle assessment.
^^ Less than 24 months’ life expectancy. Subject to terms and conditions, exclusions, limitations and definitions. Please refer to the PDS and Policy Document for further information.
++ HCF will apply six 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 ADST on Tuesday 8 October 2024 and ends at 23:59 ADST on Monday 9 December 2024 (Offer Period). To be eligible for this Offer, you must be an Australian resident, aged 18 years or over, you must join combined HCF hospital & extras cover (excluding Hospital Premium Gold cover, Corporate Hospital Premium Gold and Overseas Visitors Health Cover) (Eligible Policy), you must start your Eligible Policy during the Offer Period and you must not have been an HCF member 2 months prior to taking out the Eligible Policy. If you're eligible, HCF will waive the 2-month waiting periods that apply to extras on your Eligible Policy. To be eligible for the six weeks free cover, you must also pay premiums for and maintain your Eligible Policy for 90 continuous days. HCF will extend the date your Eligible Policy is paid to by six weeks and may take up to six weeks to process the extension. HCF may, at its discretion, not permit this offer to be combined with other offers.
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.
Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, Policy Document and Financial Services Guide available by calling 1800 560 855 or visiting hcf.com.au/lifeinfo, and consider your financial situation, objectives, and needs before deciding on these products as any advice provided does not take these into account. In addition to these documents, you should also read the Target Market Determination (TMD) for the product, which is available at hcf.com.au/lifeinfo. Our Recover Cover products are issued by our own HCF Life Insurance Company Pty Ltd. ABN 37 001 831 250, AFSL 236 806 (HCF Life). HCF Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241 414 (HCF). The premiums for 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.
~~ Read the PDS and TMD for Flip insurance products at getflip.com.au and consider whether they’re appropriate for you. Flip Insurance is issued by HCF Life.
#### HCF Life will provide six weeks free cover to eligible members in accordance with these terms. To be eligible to receive the six weeks free cover offer (Offer), you must purchase a HCF Life Recover Cover Policy between 8 October 2024 00:00 ADST and 9 December 2024 23:59 ADST (Offer period). Once you pay your first 90 days’ premium, you will be entitled to have the date your policy is paid to extended by six weeks. HCF may take up to six weeks to process the extension.
*** 100% back through More for You providers in our No-Gap network is available on selected covers. Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Providers are subject to change. We recommend that you confirm the provider prior to your appointment.
^^^ All HCF members are eligible for a member discount of at least 10% on HCF Pet Insurance. HCF Ruby and Diamond members get a 15% discount. Existing Manchester Unity Pet Insurance policies are not eligible for discounts under HCF Thank You. Visit the HCF Thank You page for further information. Where relevant, increased discount will be applied automatically at first renewal after advancement in HCF Thank You tier. To be eligible for the discount members need to have the HCF My Membership app or online member services set up. This offer may be subject to change.
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 Ltd 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 1800 630 681 or petinsurance@hcf.com.au.
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, 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 for renewal by existing customers. 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. 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) and Target Market Determination (TMD) to ensure this product meets your needs before you renew your cover. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance PDS and TMD available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance.
+++ To access the discount code, log in to the My Membership app or online member services and go to the travel section of the HCF Thank You page to find the code. 25% discount applies to new policy purchases and is based on standard premium rates (including optional covers). It applies automatically upon successful input of the discount code and applies to any changes, upgrades or amendments made to the policy prior to commencement of the journey. The discount may apply to changes made after commencement of the journey. Contact Allianz Global Assistance to find out more. Cannot be used in conjunction with, or in addition to any other discounts. No additional discounts will be provided to members who already receive a member discount. Please contact us for more information.
The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd ABN 68 000 026 746 AFSL 241414 (HCF) arranges this insurance as agent for the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 (Allianz). Travel insurance is issued and managed by AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance (AGA) for the insurer 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.
### Premiums based on single cover in NSW, aged under 65, single taxable income of ≤ $93,000 per year, 24.608% Australian Government Rebate applied, and no Lifetime Health Cover loading.”
~~~ Must visit the emergency department within 24 hours of the accident. Excludes Accident Only Basic and My Future and Future Care covers. Conditions apply. See Accident Safeguard for more information.
**** To avoid serving waiting periods again when switching between funds, you’ll need to have switched from another Australian registered health insurer or an international health insurer belonging to the International Federation of Health Plans, and to have joined within 1 month of ending your previous membership. These rules also apply if you’ve switched from another HCF product. When you switch funds, you can’t transfer any loyalty rewards, including increased limits. If you joined HCF during a special offer, some waiting periods might be waived. This excludes hearing aids as there is a 12-month waiting period from the date you join us. Get in touch with us to check which waiting periods may apply.
^^^^ Awarded the Customer Service Organisation of the Year (Large) award by the Customer Service Institute of Australia 2022 and 2023.
++++ Year in Review: Financial Year 2021-2022.
PRIVACY COLLECTION NOTICE (HCF)
The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd (HCF) collects the information you submit in order to conduct the Value Ads Campaign. HCF will use this information, and may disclose this information to HCF’s marketing agency, to assess whether your submission will be used in the campaign and to contact you about the outcome. HCF's marketing agency may also contact you directly about your submission. If you do not provide this information or provide incomplete information you will be unable to participate in the campaign. HCF’s Privacy Policy explains how and for what purposes HCF collects, uses and discloses personal information, how to request access to and correction of personal information, how to complain about a privacy breach and how HCF handles complaints.