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Base Extras Cover

A Extras-only product from Phoenix Health Fund. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.

Government data date: 1 October 2026

This product is closed: it no longer accepts new members, but existing members can keep using it.

Services covered (6)

ServiceWaiting periodMax benefit per visitAnnual limit
General dental2 months
  • Periodic exam (012): $29.20
  • Scale and clean (114): $55.20
  • Fluoride (121): $19.20
$500 a year
Glasses and contact lenses6 months
  • Single vision lenses and frames: 80% of the fee
  • Multifocal lenses and frames: $80
$150 a year
Non-PBS prescription medicines2 months
  • Per prescription: $30
$200 a year
Physiotherapy2 months
  • Initial visit: $40
  • Subsequent visit: $29.60
$250 a year
Chiropractic2 months
  • Initial visit: $32
  • Subsequent visit: $24
$250 a yearShared with Osteopathy
Osteopathy2 months
  • Initial visit: $32
  • Subsequent visit: $24
$250 a yearShared with 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, Vaccinations, Blood glucose monitors, Antenatal and postnatal care, Health management programs, Home nursing

Annual limits

Services in the same group share one limit.

  • General dental

    $500 a year

  • Glasses and contact lenses

    $150 a year

  • Non-PBS prescription medicines

    $200 a year

  • Physiotherapy

    $250 a year

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy

    $250 a year

Frequently asked questions

How much does Base Extras Cover pay for a scale and clean?
According to government data, Base Extras Cover pays up to $55.20 per scale and clean (114), with a 2 months general dental waiting period. General dental annual limit: $500 a year.
What are the waiting periods for Base Extras Cover?
General dental 2 months, Glasses and contact lenses 6 months, Non-PBS prescription medicines 2 months, Physiotherapy 2 months, Chiropractic 2 months, Osteopathy 2 months.
Can Base Extras Cover be bought on its own?
Yes. This product doesn't need to be held with hospital cover.

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