FAMILY HEALTH INSURANCE

Whether you’re a family with kids or adult-dependants*, or soon-to-be parents, look after your family’s health with affordable cover that grows with all your needs.

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why choose hcf family health cover?

From adding kids to your family cover for free^ to 100% back+ on popular extras for the family, get great value family health cover from the fund that puts your health before profit.

the benefits of family private health insurance

Stay in charge of your family's health needs with greater choice and flexibility through our national provider network and holistic health programs.

Do I need hospital, extras cover or both?

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Offers and discounts

We help families save more. Members can save an average of $900## a year on everyday savings like groceries, fuel and movie tickets through discounted e-Gift cards, plus discounts on pet*** and travel insurance^^^.

Preparing for hospital

From childbirth to removal of tonsils and other common procedures, learn how to prepare for hospital, what to expect with your family cover, and check average out-of-pocket costs for members with our cost indicator tool.

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need help finding the best health cover for your family?

Answers to commonly asked questions to help you make the right choice for you and your family.

Family health insurance is hospital cover (and extras if selected) for you as the policyholder, your partner listed on the policy, and any dependants listed on the policy. Depending on your level of cover, each family member can have their own annual limits for everyday health services that Medicare generally doesn’t cover, like general dental, osteo and chiro, and other shared benefits like lower out-of-pocket costs for in-hospital treatments, emergency ambulance cover, depending on your State or Territory, and more.

There’s also no limit to the number of dependant children you can add to your HCF family cover policy, and the cost stays the same for any kids added under the age of 22 – and you pay $0 excess for kids aged under 25^^.

Learn more about family health cover 

We understand choosing family health insurance is a big decision, and when to get cover depends on your family’s needs, lifestyle, and budget. It’s a great option if you’re married, in a de facto partnership, or a single parent with kids. It’s also worth considering if you’re planning on having a baby or growing your family in the next year and want access to private hospital pregnancy and birth-related services - as long as you’ve held the appropriate level of hospital cover for 12 months before the birth of your child.

At HCF, we make it easy for you to choose family health cover with a range of affordable options for your needs and the transparency to know what you and your dependants are covered for - giving you one less thing to worry about as your family grows.

Find family health cover today

Yes. Anyone listed on your family health insurance policy can claim for a service you’re covered for, so long as you’ve served your waiting periods and it’s with a recognised provider or participating hospital.

Only the policyholder can determine who's covered under an HCF family cover membership, which includes:

  • the policyholder
  • your partner (listed on the policy).
  • dependants (listed on the policy)

It's important to review your family health cover policy at least once a year so you can tell us if your circumstances have changed, like an addition to your family or a change in your relationship, which could affect your health cover needs.

Update your details to add a family member

To make healthcare more affordable for families, we can cover your dependants on your family policy until they turn 31, provided:

  • they’re a full-time student
  • they’re not married or in a de facto relationship
  • they still rely on you for maintenance and support. 

Your child will need to either come off your policy or get Extended Family Cover when they turn 31 or stop full-time study (whichever comes first).

If they’re not full-time students but still meet the other criteria, you can also continue to cover them until they turn 31 on selected products that have Extended Family Cover, and a surcharge will apply.

Family health insurance is hospital cover (and extras if selected) for you as the policyholder, your partner listed on the policy, and any dependants listed on the policy. Depending on your level of cover, each family member can have their own annual limits for everyday health services that Medicare generally doesn’t cover, like general dental, osteo and chiro, and other shared benefits like lower out-of-pocket costs for in-hospital treatments, emergency ambulance cover, depending on your State or Territory, and more.

There’s also no limit to the number of dependant children you can add to your HCF family cover policy, and the cost stays the same for any kids added under the age of 22 – and you pay $0 excess for kids aged under 25^^.

Learn more about family health cover 

We understand choosing family health insurance is a big decision, and when to get cover depends on your family’s needs, lifestyle, and budget. It’s a great option if you’re married, in a de facto partnership, or a single parent with kids. It’s also worth considering if you’re planning on having a baby or growing your family in the next year and want access to private hospital pregnancy and birth-related services - as long as you’ve held the appropriate level of hospital cover for 12 months before the birth of your child.

At HCF, we make it easy for you to choose family health cover with a range of affordable options for your needs and the transparency to know what you and your dependants are covered for - giving you one less thing to worry about as your family grows.

Find family health cover today

Yes. Anyone listed on your family health insurance policy can claim for a service you’re covered for, so long as you’ve served your waiting periods and it’s with a recognised provider or participating hospital.

Only the policyholder can determine who's covered under an HCF family cover membership, which includes:

  • the policyholder
  • your partner (listed on the policy).
  • dependants (listed on the policy)

It's important to review your family health cover policy at least once a year so you can tell us if your circumstances have changed, like an addition to your family or a change in your relationship, which could affect your health cover needs.

Update your details to add a family member

To make healthcare more affordable for families, we can cover your dependants on your family policy until they turn 31, provided:

  • they’re a full-time student
  • they’re not married or in a de facto relationship
  • they still rely on you for maintenance and support. 

Your child will need to either come off your policy or get Extended Family Cover when they turn 31 or stop full-time study (whichever comes first).

If they’re not full-time students but still meet the other criteria, you can also continue to cover them until they turn 31 on selected products that have Extended Family Cover, and a surcharge will apply.

Important Information

* Children must be full-time students, rely on you for maintenance and support and must not be married or in a de facto relationship. If the child is not a full-time student, they can be covered on selected products that have Extended Family Cover and a surcharge will apply.

^ Applies to kids under 22. Excludes Accident Only Basic cover.

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

Waiting periods and annual limits apply. 100% back available on selected covers for prescription glasses and sunglasses, and contacts. Excludes add-ons like high-index material, coatings and tinting.

** Cover is limited to emergency transport to the nearest hospital by a State or Territory government ambulance provider (excludes transport from another hospital or medical facility). Benefits are not payable for ambulance services covered by a State or Territory government scheme.

^^ Excludes Accident Only Basic cover.

++ A first visit means an initial consultation for an eligible health condition that’s new or flare up where no treatment has been provided in the previous 3 months.

## Based on discounts available through HCF partners (Aug 2023) and average category spend from ABS Household Expenditure Survey, Australia (2017).

*** 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

^^^  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 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.

+++ Eligibility criteria apply. For more information see hcf.com.au/health-programs