Medibank Comprehensive Extras Max
A Extras-only product from Medibank. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
Services covered (24)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| No annual limit |
| Major dental | 12 months | NSW / ACT, QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $1,200 a yearShared with Root canal (endodontics) |
| Root canal (endodontics) | 12 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $1,200 a yearShared with Major dental |
| Orthodontics (braces) | 12 months |
| $1,000 a year |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 6 months |
| $250 a year |
| Non-PBS prescription medicines | 2 months |
| $600 a yearShared with Vaccinations |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $700 a year |
| Chiropractic | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $500 a yearShared with Osteopathy |
| Podiatry | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $500 a yearShared with Orthotics |
| Psychology | No waiting period | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $700 a year |
| Acupuncture | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $400 a yearShared with Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology |
| Remedial massage | 2 months | NSW / ACT, VIC, QLD, WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $400 a yearShared with Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology |
| Hearing aids | 36 months |
| $1,200 a year |
| Blood glucose monitors | 24 months |
| $250 a year |
| Chinese herbal medicine | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Exercise physiology |
| Dietetics | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $500 a year |
| Exercise physiology | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine |
| Orthoptics | 2 months |
| $500 a year |
| Health management programs | 2 months |
| $250 a year |
| Occupational therapy | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $500 a year |
| Orthotics | 2 months |
| $500 a yearShared with Podiatry |
| Osteopathy | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $500 a yearShared with Chiropractic |
| Speech therapy | 2 months | NSW / ACT
VIC
QLD
WA
SA
TAS
NT
| $500 a year |
| Vaccinations | 2 months |
| $600 a yearShared with Non-PBS prescription medicines |
Not covered: Audiology (hearing tests), Antenatal and postnatal care, Home nursing
Annual limits
Services in the same group share one limit.
General dental
No annual limit
Major dental, Root canal (endodontics)
$1,200 a year
Orthodontics (braces)
$1,000 a year, $3,000 lifetime
Glasses and contact lenses
$250 a year
Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations
$600 a year
Physiotherapy
$700 a year
Chiropractic, Osteopathy
$500 a year
Podiatry, Orthotics
$500 a year
Psychology
$700 a year
Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology
$400 a year
Hearing aids
$1,200 a year, 1 per 5 years
Blood glucose monitors
$250 a year, 1 per 3 years
Dietetics
$500 a year
Orthoptics
$500 a year
Occupational therapy
$500 a year
Speech therapy
$500 a year
Health management programs
$250 a year
Insurer's notes (original English)
Product features
One of Medibank's top extras covers with generous annual limits that apply to each person covered on the membership. Health Screening tests: This service covers tests such as mole mapping (skin checks), bone density tests, MRI’s and retinal scans. A 2-month waiting period applies and pays a fixed benefit.
Other services
Health appliances and external prostheses: $500 annual limit, 2-month waiting period, fixed benefits and various benefit replacement periods apply. Breathing appliances: 12-month waiting period apply. Blood pressure monitors: Has a shared annual limit with blood glucose monitors, a 24-month waiting period and a benefit replacement period of 1 appliance per 36 months apply. Counselling: No waiting period and shares an annual limit with Psychology. Health management: Quit smoking course - $105, Nicotine replacement therapy - $30, Exercise class $16, Gym membership - $150, Personal training session - $25, Weight management class - $15, Weight management course - $100. Must be approved by a health practitioner. Contact Medibank for more information about these other services.
Special features
A 12-month waiting period applies to surgical tooth extraction. Orthodontics has a $1000 opening balance then a top up of $500 per year up to a $3000 lifetime limit. Exercise physiology benefit is $27.00 for individual consultations and $15.00 for group consultations. Vaccinations: non-PBS listed flu vaccinations only. Health management: Benefit shown is the benefit paid for an approved weight management course. Different benefit amounts apply to other services under health support benefit. More information can be found at the bottom of the table below.
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