Blood glucose monitors cover in Extras
276 products on sale cover Blood glucose monitors (32% 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 Blood glucose monitors
- 276
- Most common waiting period
- 12 months
- Blood glucose monitor: median benefit
- 75%
- Median annual limit
- $480
Blood glucose monitors cover by insurer
The government publishes benefits for "Blood glucose monitor" as the representative item for Blood glucose monitors. What you actually get back also depends on the provider's fee and your remaining limit.
| Insurer | Products on sale covering it | Waiting period | Blood glucose monitor: benefit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ahm | 0 of 23 | — | — | — |
| AIA Health | 28 of 103 | 12 months | $100 / 60%–70% | $250–$400 |
| Australian Unity | 4 of 13 | 12 months | 50%–80% | $200–$500 |
| Bupa | 11 of 32 | 12 months | 60%–85% | $300–$1,200 |
| GMHBA | 6 of 23 | 12 months | $150 / 60%–65% | $150–$1,500 |
| HBF | 2 of 8 | 2 months | 60%–70% | $350–$500 |
| HCF | 4 of 13 | 12 months | $45–$55 | $45–$1,200 |
| HCi | 9 of 18 | 12 months | $300–$500 | $300–$500 |
| Health Partners | 26 of 255 | 12 months | 70%–90% | $400–$600 |
| HIF | 4 of 13 | 12 months | 75% | $200 |
| Hunter Health Insurance | 33 of 44 | 12 months | 75% | $100–$500 |
| Latrobe Health Services | 4 of 7 | 12 months | 60%–70% | $200–$300 |
| Medibank | 12 of 22 | 24 months | $180 / 60%–100% | $150–$1,000 |
| Mildura Health Fund | 5 of 6 | 36 months | $150–$260 | $600–$1,200 |
| nib | 15 of 56 | 12 months | 60%–75% | $250–$500 |
| onemedifund | 1 of 1 | 12 months | $130 | $130 |
| Peoplecare | 22 of 68 | 2 months | 70%–80% | $500–$700 |
| Phoenix Health Fund | 22 of 45 | 12 months | 60% | $600 |
| Queensland Country Health Fund | 12 of 50 | 12 months | 100% | — |
| RT Health | 39 of 39 | 12 months | 80% | $300–$600 |
| see-u by HBF | 0 of 4 | — | — | — |
| St Lukes Health | 13 of 17 | 12 months | $200 | $1,000 |
| Westfund | 4 of 9 | 12 months | $100 | $100 |
Many products share the Blood glucose monitors 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 Blood glucose monitors?
The most common is 12 months among products on sale (range across all products: 2–36 months).
How much does Extras pay for Blood glucose monitors?
For "Blood glucose monitor", products on sale pay 50%–100% of the fee.
Which insurers cover Blood glucose monitors?
276 products on sale from 21 insurers cover Blood glucose monitors: AIA Health, Australian Unity, Bupa, GMHBA, HBF, HCF, HCi, Health Partners, HIF, Hunter Health Insurance, Latrobe Health Services, Medibank, Mildura Health Fund, nib, onemedifund, Peoplecare, Phoenix Health Fund, Queensland Country Health Fund, RT Health, St Lukes Health, Westfund.