GMHBA Basic Extras
A Extras-only product from GMHBA. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
This product is closed: it no longer accepts new members, but existing members can keep using it.
Services covered (9)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months |
| $1,000 a yearShared with Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces) |
| Major dental | 12 months |
| $1,000 a yearShared with General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces) |
| Root canal (endodontics) | 12 months |
| $1,000 a yearShared with General dental, Major dental, Orthodontics (braces) |
| Orthodontics (braces) | 12 months |
| $1,000 a yearShared with General dental, Major dental, Root canal (endodontics) |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 6 months |
| $170 a year |
| Non-PBS prescription medicines | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Vaccinations |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| $350 a year |
| Occupational therapy | 2 months |
| $350 a year |
| Vaccinations | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Non-PBS prescription medicines |
Not covered: Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Exercise physiology, Podiatry, Orthotics, Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Remedial massage, Psychology, Dietetics, Speech therapy, Blood glucose monitors, Antenatal and postnatal care, Health management programs, Home nursing
Annual limits
Services in the same group share one limit.
General dental, Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces)
$1,000 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Glasses and contact lenses
$170 a year
Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations
$250 a year
Physiotherapy
$350 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Occupational therapy
$350 a year
Insurer's notes (original English)
Product features
An annual sub-limit up to $200 per person per calendar year applies for preventative dental. Rates discounted for premiums paid by direct debit.
Special features
Non PBS Pharmaceuticals must be a private Schedule 4 or Schedule 8 and dispensed via a provider in private practice.
Frequently asked questions
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