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Wednesday, 11 September 2019
We need to collect the information on this and the following screens to process your policy application. By providing HCF with your personal information, and the personal information of persons to be covered by the policy, you give HCF permission, on your behalf and on behalf of each person to be covered, to collect and use your personal information for the purpose of processing your application. If you do not provide this information, HCF will not be able to process your policy application. Information about how HCF manages personal information is contained in the HCF Privacy Policy. If you have any queries or concerns about privacy, you can email privacyofficer@hcf.com.au, visit any HCF branch, or call 13 13 34.
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Enter your full name as it appears on your Medicare card:
As your date of birth does not align with the age bracket you provided previously, your premium has been updated.
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We'll email you the link to your application so that you can complete it later. You can access it for the next 21 days before it expires.
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Enter your partner’s full name as it appears on their Medicare card:
As your partners date of birth does not align with the age bracket you provided previously, your premium has been updated.
Please tell us your dependant’s details
Enter your dependant’s full name as it appears on their Medicare card:
They’re eligible to be a child dependant on your cover.
As your adult dependant is aged 22-30 years old and isn't studying fulltime, you'll need to take out Extended Family Cover if you'd like to include them on your policy. This will increase the cost of your policy by 28%. The cost won't change if you add more adult dependants. They must not be married or in a de facto relationship and must rely on you for maintenance and support.
The cost of your cover has increased by 28% to include Extended Family Cover. Extended Family Cover includes your dependant who is 22-30 years old (inclusive) and not studying fulltime on your policy.
This dependant can't be added to your cover without Extended Family Cover. If you have other dependants, enter their details above. If you have no other dependants, start a new quote and change your cover to either single or couple.
This dependant can't be added to your cover without Extended Family Cover. Please remove their details.
They’re eligible to be a student dependant on your cover.
An adult dependant (aged 22-30 inclusive and not studying fulltime) can't be added to Ambulance only family cover. Please remove them. If you have other dependants, add their details above or change your cover to single or couple.
As your dependant's age is 31 years or older on the cover start date they can't be covered on your policy. They'll need to take out their own cover.
We'll need to confirm your cover details with your last fund to confirm the price of your cover. For now, we haven’t added loading to your premium, but you can still continue with your purchase online. Learn more about Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading and other exemptions here.
We have applied the Government's Lifetime Health Cover loading to your premium. Exceptions may apply if you're a new migrant or an Australian who has been living overseas. If you are eligible for an exemption, your premium will be reduced after you complete your purchase online. Learn more about Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading and other exemptions here.
We'll need to confirm your partner's cover details with their last fund to confirm the price of your cover. For now, we haven't added loading to your quote, but you can still continue with your purchase online. Learn more about Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading and other exemptions here.
We have applied the Government's Lifetime Health Cover loading to your premium. Exceptions may apply if they're a new migrant or an Australian who has been living overseas. If your partner is eligible for an exemption, your premium will be reduced after you complete your purchase online. Learn more about Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading and other exemptions here.
We'll need informtion about your current and last fund so that we can organise the transfer for you.
We'll ask for your current and last fund for a transfer certificate. This will contain the level of cover your were on, and whether you have any Lifetime Health Cover loading.
It will not contain any details about your claims or medical history.
If you have different insurers for your hospital and extras cover, please enter your hospital fund details. Then call us once you've completed your online purchase to provide your extras fund details.
Providing your membership number makes transferring much faster.
We'll need information about your partner's current and last fund so that we can organise the transfer for you.
We'll ask for your partner's current and last fund for a transfer certificate. This will contain the level of cover you were on, and whether you have any Lifetime Health Cover loading.
It won't contain any details about your claims or medical history.
What's the rebate? The Australian Government offers a rebate to eligible members to help cover the costs of your premiums. You can choose to either:
You can always change your income bracket or rebate status after your cover has started. Simply call our award-winning customer service team once you've completed your online purchase Learn more about the Australian Government Rebate.
Applicants not covered by the policy can't claim the Australian Government Rebate on private health insurance (excluding child-only policies). Employers and trustees of organisations can't claim the Australian Government Rebate on private health insurance on policies paid on behalf of an employee.
Unfortunately, you can't claim the Government rebate unless everyone is eligible for Medicare. Please return to previous page and select 'No' to claiming your rebate. Alternatively, if you're living in Australia for a short-term ,our Overseas Visitor Health Cover may work for you.
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By submitting your payment you authorise HCF to process the payment using the method indicated above and you represent that you have authority to use that payment method.
Your price has been updated to reflect your new payment frequency.
Once you choose your payment date, your first payment premium will be adjusted to cater for any additional or reduced number of days.
Your gap will automatically be allocated to your first payment, and you won't be able to process your claim until after your first payment is made. Don't worry, you're still covered from your cover start date.
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As you have selected to pay by credit card we will use the same details as above
By selecting bank details, this form is your direct debit request and you authorise The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited User ID Number 245164 to arrange for funds to be debited from your account and as prescribed below through the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS). You agree to be bound by the terms described in the HCF Direct Debit Customer Service Agreement and this authorisation is to remain in force in accordance with these terms.
It may take up to 4 days to process your payment. You will be able to process your claims once your first payment is made.
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