GMHBA Essential 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 |
| $700 a year |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 6 months |
| $200 a year |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| $300 a year |
| Chiropractic | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Osteopathy |
| Psychology | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Dietetics, Vaccinations |
| Remedial massage | 2 months |
| $200 a year |
| Dietetics | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Psychology, Vaccinations |
| Osteopathy | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Chiropractic |
| Vaccinations | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Psychology, Dietetics |
Not covered: Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces), Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Exercise physiology, Podiatry, Orthotics, Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Non-PBS prescription medicines, Blood glucose monitors, Antenatal and postnatal care, Health management programs, Home nursing
Annual limits
Services in the same group share one limit.
General dental
$700 a year
Glasses and contact lenses
$200 a year
Physiotherapy
$300 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Chiropractic, Osteopathy
$250 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Psychology, Dietetics, Vaccinations
$250 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Remedial massage
$200 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Insurer's notes (original English)
Other services
Benefits available for a range of wellbeing & preventative health products as well as counselling services.
Frequently asked questions
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