HCF supports Western Australian health needs with three new branch openings in Perth & free health checks

Perth, 9 March, 2017 –  HCF, Australia’s leading not-for-profit health fund, is enhancing its presence in Western Australia with the opening of it first three health insurance kiosks in Perth.

With over 46,000 members currently in Western Australia, HCF has identified the state as a key market for expansion and is committed to providing branch services to its Western Australian members.

The opening of kiosks in Karrinyup, Booragoon and Cannington will provide local communities with a broad range of health insurance products and services to empower members to take control of their health.

Each of the new branches feature the HCF Health Check Station, where anyone can take a free health check in under five minutes. The test will give an assessment of their:

  • Blood pressure and heart rate: helping to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease – the number one killer in Australia*
  • Weight, BMI and body fat percentage: enabling ongoing tracking, a vital part of managing health and weight loss goals

Shaun Larkin, HCF Managing Director, says, “Our aim is to help our members across Australia improve their health, which is why we saw an opportunity to increase our presence in Western Australia and offer up free health checks. We already have a significant number of members across the state, and now we are able to extend our high-quality services to more people to enhance their member experience”.

“This year, HCF is proudly celebrating 85 years as one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit health insurers. Over that time, we have worked hard to make health care affordable, understandable, high quality and customer centric. We truly put our members at the heart of what we do – this means our industry-leading services and programs are aimed at helping members get the best value from their health insurance for the benefit of their own wellbeing,” Shaun said.

HCF has industry-leading no gap schemes and offers preventive health and chronic disease management programs, discounts on health and fitness services and a suite of free online resources including apps Get Fitter, Be Happier and Quit Smoking. Free branch services are also available for members with extras, such as heart health checks offered in partnership with Victor Chang.

HCF Karrinyup branch manager Jodie Timms says, “The opening of the kiosks in Karrinyup, Booragoon and Cannington is testament to HCF’s commitment to the communities we serve. We look forward to seeing local members come in for a chat and get access to the services and advice to keep their health on track”.

HCF has over 50 branches and kiosks across Australia, with an additional three new health kiosks across Perth.

  • Karrinyup
  • Booragoon
  • Cannington

* Australian Institute of Health and Welfare http://www.aihw.gov.au/deaths/leading-causes-of-death/

 

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About HCF

HCF, leading not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers over 1.5 million members with health and life insurance, community care, travel and pet insurance. On average over the last five years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums to members as benefits than the industry average. With over 35,000 specialists participating in its Medical Gap Cover Scheme and approximately 10,000 providers participating in its 100% back More for You programs, HCF gives members access to quality health care with no gaps or minimal costs compared to non-participating providers. To empower members to put their health first, HCF also offers a range of health and lifestyle services including its My Health Guardian health management program, mobile Victor Chang Health Checks and My Global Specialist second opinion service. HCF’s national network of retail outlets and Australian-based call centres have earned multi-award winning status. HCF members also have access to low cost, high quality services at HCF Dental Centres and HCF Eyecare Centres. Having contributed $50 million to support the health services research funded by the HCF Research Foundation, HCF is devoted to investing in the future of Australia’s health.

To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us