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Essentials Flexi Basic Plus

A Hospital + Extras product from ahm. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.

Government data date: 1 October 2026

Services covered (7)

ServiceWaiting periodMax benefit per visitAnnual limit
General dental2 months
  • Periodic exam (012): $30
  • Scale and clean (114): $50
  • Fluoride (121): $18
  • Extraction (322): $98
$700 a yearShared with Root canal (endodontics), Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Remedial massage, Osteopathy
Root canal (endodontics)12 months
  • Root canal obturation (417): $119.55
$700 a yearShared with General dental, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Remedial massage, Osteopathy
Glasses and contact lenses6 months
  • Single vision lenses and frames: 100% of the fee
  • Multifocal lenses and frames: 100% of the fee
$200 a year
Physiotherapy2 months
  • Initial visit: $37
  • Subsequent visit: $30
$700 a yearShared with General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Chiropractic, Remedial massage, Osteopathy
Chiropractic2 months
  • Initial visit: $35
  • Subsequent visit: $28
$700 a yearShared with General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Physiotherapy, Remedial massage, Osteopathy
Remedial massage2 months
  • Initial visit: $20
  • Subsequent visit: $20
$700 a yearShared with General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy
Osteopathy2 months
  • Initial visit: $37
  • Subsequent visit: $30
$700 a yearShared with General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Remedial massage

Not covered: Major dental, Orthodontics (braces), Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Exercise physiology, Podiatry, Orthotics, Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Psychology, Dietetics, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations, Blood glucose monitors, Antenatal and postnatal care, Health management programs, Home nursing

Annual limits

Services in the same group share one limit.

  • General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Remedial massage, Osteopathy

    $700 a year

  • Glasses and contact lenses

    $200 a year

Insurer's notes (original English)

Product features

100% back on optical, up to the annual limit (6 months waiting period apply)

Other services

With essentials flexi basic plus you get one flexi limit to use on one, or all, of your included extras each financial year and a separate optical limit. The longer you’re a member with us, the more you can claim (capped at year 5). See your product guide for more details.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Essentials Flexi Basic Plus pay for a scale and clean?
According to government data, Essentials Flexi Basic Plus pays up to $50 per scale and clean (114), with a 2 months general dental waiting period. General dental annual limit: $700 a year.
What are the waiting periods for Essentials Flexi Basic Plus?
General dental 2 months, Root canal (endodontics) 12 months, Glasses and contact lenses 6 months, Physiotherapy 2 months, Chiropractic 2 months, Remedial massage 2 months, Osteopathy 2 months.
Can Essentials Flexi Basic Plus be bought on its own?
This product combines hospital and Extras in one policy, with Basic Plus hospital cover.

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