Core Boost and Family Extras
A Extras-only product from nib. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
Services covered (11)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months |
| $700 a year |
| Major dental | 12 months |
| $1,000 a yearShared with Root canal (endodontics) |
| Root canal (endodontics) | 12 months |
| $1,000 a yearShared with Major dental |
| Orthodontics (braces) | 12 months |
| $350 a year |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 6 months |
| $300 a year |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| $450 a year |
| Podiatry | 2 months |
| $200 a yearShared with Orthotics |
| Antenatal and postnatal care | 2 months |
| $200 a year |
| Occupational therapy | 2 months |
| $300 a year |
| Orthotics | 2 months |
| $200 a yearShared with Podiatry |
| Speech therapy | 2 months |
| $350 a year |
Not covered: Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Exercise physiology, Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Remedial massage, Psychology, Dietetics, Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations, Blood glucose monitors, Health management programs, Home nursing
Annual limits
Services in the same group share one limit.
General dental
$700 a year
Major dental, Root canal (endodontics)
$1,000 a year
Orthodontics (braces)
$350 a year, $1,500 lifetime
Glasses and contact lenses
$300 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Physiotherapy
$450 a year
Podiatry, Orthotics
$200 a year
Antenatal and postnatal care
$200 a year
Occupational therapy
$300 a year
Speech therapy
$350 a year
Insurer's notes (original English)
Product features
The Extras you and your family need now, with the peace of mind that you’re covered as your family grows. Of course, you can see your choice of provider, but by choosing a FirstChoice provider, you may have less to pay towards the cost of your treatment. We’ve created the FirstChoice network to help you access quality healthcare and a better deal for you and your family. We’ve locked in lower costs with our FirstChoice providers, so you can enjoy competitive treatment fees when you visit the dentist or a discount the next time you claim for glasses.
Other services
Preventative Tests - $100 limit per person per calendar year (waiting period 6 months): 60% back on preventative health test e.g. thin prep, bone density testing, bowel screening (service limits apply). Family Health Aids - $250 limit per person per calendar year (waiting period 12 months): 60% back on health aids e.g. spacer, peak flow meter, nebuliser, Irlen lens (service limits apply). For Preventative dental service limits apply.
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