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Audiology (hearing tests) cover in Extras

129 products on sale cover Audiology (hearing tests) (15% of all products on sale). Below are waiting periods, benefits per visit and annual limits by insurer.

Government data date: 1 October 2026
Products on sale covering Audiology (hearing tests)
129
Most common waiting period
2 months
Initial visit: median benefit
$55
Median annual limit
$200

Audiology (hearing tests) cover by insurer

The government publishes benefits for "Initial visit" as the representative item for Audiology (hearing tests). What you actually get back also depends on the provider's fee and your remaining limit.

InsurerProducts on sale covering itWaiting periodInitial visit: benefitAnnual limit
ahm1 of 23No waiting period$32$300
AIA Health28 of 1032 months$70 / 60%–70%$120–$200
Australian Unity6 of 132 months$40–$80 / 50%–60%$200–$400
Bupa0 of 32———
GMHBA6 of 232 months$35 / 60%–65%$400–$1,500
HBF0 of 8———
HCF2 of 132 months$60–$70$200–$250
HCi9 of 182 months$35–$55$200–$250
Health Partners0 of 255———
HIF0 of 13———
Hunter Health Insurance0 of 44———
Latrobe Health Services4 of 72 months$25–$40 / 60%$200–$400
Medibank0 of 22———
Mildura Health Fund0 of 6———
nib0 of 56———
onemedifund0 of 1———
Peoplecare0 of 68———
Phoenix Health Fund0 of 45———
Queensland Country Health Fund24 of 502 months$35–$50$900–$1,400
RT Health26 of 392 months$60–$80$120–$160
see-u by HBF0 of 4———
St Lukes Health15 of 172 months$50–$70 / 50%–60%$300–$1,000
Westfund8 of 92 months$80 / 50%–60%$120–$500

Many products share the Audiology (hearing tests) limit with other services, so claiming one leaves less for the others. Check each product page for details.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the waiting period for Audiology (hearing tests)?
The most common is 2 months among products on sale (range across all products: 0–2 months).
How much does Extras pay for Audiology (hearing tests)?
For "Initial visit", products on sale pay up to $25–$80 per visit, with a median of $55.
Which insurers cover Audiology (hearing tests)?
129 products on sale from 11 insurers cover Audiology (hearing tests): ahm, AIA Health, Australian Unity, GMHBA, HCF, HCi, Latrobe Health Services, Queensland Country Health Fund, RT Health, St Lukes Health, Westfund.

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