Basic Extras
A Extras-only product from HBF. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
Services covered (6)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months |
| $350 a year |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 2 months |
| $160 a year |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Chiropractic, Osteopathy |
| Chiropractic | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Osteopathy |
| Health management programs | 2 months |
| $200 a year |
| Osteopathy | 2 months |
| $250 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Chiropractic |
Not covered: Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces), Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Exercise physiology, Podiatry, Orthotics, Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Remedial massage, Psychology, Dietetics, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations, Blood glucose monitors, Antenatal and postnatal care, Home nursing
Annual limits
Services in the same group share one limit.
General dental
$350 a year
Glasses and contact lenses
$160 a year
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy
$250 a year
Health management programs
$200 a year
Insurer's notes (original English)
Other services
**Note: Health Management/Healthy Lifestyle – initial visit for Strength for Life is $27 up to combined limit listed.
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