Five Star Extras - E1
A Extras-only product from Mildura Health Fund. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
Services covered (23)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months |
| $1,500 a yearShared with Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces) |
| Major dental | 2 months |
| $1,500 a yearShared with General dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces) |
| Root canal (endodontics) | 2 months |
| $1,500 a yearShared with General dental, Major dental, Orthodontics (braces) |
| Orthodontics (braces) | 24 months |
| $1,500 a yearShared with General dental, Major dental, Root canal (endodontics) |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 6 months |
| $280 a year |
| Non-PBS prescription medicines | 2 months |
| $300 a yearShared with Vaccinations |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| $650 a yearShared with Exercise physiology, Occupational therapy |
| Chiropractic | 2 months |
| $600 a yearShared with Osteopathy |
| Podiatry | 2 months |
| $650 a year |
| Psychology | 2 months |
| $650 a year |
| Acupuncture | 2 months |
| $600 a yearShared with Remedial massage |
| Remedial massage | 2 months |
| $600 a yearShared with Acupuncture |
| Hearing aids | 36 months |
| $1,200 a yearShared with Blood glucose monitors |
| Blood glucose monitors | 36 months |
| $1,200 a yearShared with Hearing aids |
| Dietetics | 2 months |
| $650 a year |
| Exercise physiology | 2 months |
| $650 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy |
| Orthoptics | 2 months |
| $650 a year |
| Health management programs | 6 months |
| $150 a year |
| Home nursing | 2 months |
| $600 a year |
| Occupational therapy | 2 months |
| $650 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Exercise physiology |
| Osteopathy | 2 months |
| $600 a yearShared with Chiropractic |
| Speech therapy | 2 months |
| $650 a year |
| Vaccinations | 2 months |
| $300 a yearShared with Non-PBS prescription medicines |
Not covered: Audiology (hearing tests), Orthotics, Chinese herbal medicine, Antenatal and postnatal care
Annual limits
Services in the same group share one limit.
General dental, Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces)
$1,500 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Glasses and contact lenses
$280 a year
Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations
$300 a year
Physiotherapy, Exercise physiology, Occupational therapy
$650 a year
Chiropractic, Osteopathy
$600 a year
Podiatry
$650 a year
Psychology
$650 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Acupuncture, Remedial massage
$600 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Hearing aids, Blood glucose monitors
$1,200 a year, 1 per 5 years
Also includes other services not listed
Dietetics
$650 a year
Health management programs
$150 a year
Home nursing
$600 a year
Speech therapy
$650 a year
Orthoptics
$650 a year
Insurer's notes (original English)
Product features
Foot orthotics benefits payable after 12 months waiting period - limit combined with podiatry. Five Star Health Management benefits - a full list of services covered can be found on our website. Mental Health - benefit of $32 towards a consultation with a Counsellor or Mental Health Social Worker (service providers must be accredited by ARHG for benefit to payable) - limit combined with Psychology. Members paying by direct debit will receive a 2.5% discount (cheque or savings account only). Contact the Fund for further details.
Other services
Ambulance Subscription refund - $52.50 for single/$105 for families. Health Aids & Appliances (combined limit & maximum benefits apply) – Blood Glucose Monitor - $260, Blood Pressure Monitor - $200, TENS Machine - $200, Nebuliser - $200, Constant Air Pressure monitor (CPAP) - $520, Hearing Aids - $1,100, Braces/Splints - up to $600, CAM Boot - up to $600, Artificial Limbs & Prosthesis - up to $600, Crutches/Walking Frame - up to $50, Wigs - up to $300, Compression Garments - up to $300. Waiting periods vary from one year to three years depending on appliance. Includes dentures - full set claimable every 3 years.
Special features
$450 benefit limit per person in the first year of dental membership.
Frequently asked questions
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