Starter Extras
A Extras-only product from Westfund. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
Services covered (15)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Root canal (endodontics) |
| Root canal (endodontics) | 12 months |
| $400 a yearShared with General dental |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Chiropractic | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Podiatry | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Psychology | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Acupuncture | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Remedial massage | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Audiology (hearing tests) | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Chinese herbal medicine | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Dietetics | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Exercise physiology | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Health management programs, Osteopathy |
| Health management programs | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Osteopathy |
| Osteopathy | 2 months |
| $400 a yearShared with Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs |
Not covered: Major dental, Orthodontics (braces), Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Orthotics, 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, Root canal (endodontics)
$400 a year
Glasses and contact lenses, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Psychology, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Audiology (hearing tests), Chinese herbal medicine, Dietetics, Exercise physiology, Health management programs, Osteopathy
$400 a year
Also includes other services not listed
Insurer's notes (original English)
Product features
Additional benefits included in this policy are Sunglasses purchased through a Westfund Care Centre or through Westfund’s online sunglasses store, The Collection. Please contact Westfund for details or visit www.westfund.com.au/help/ for additional claiming information.
Special features
Access our Provider of Choice network — dental providers nationwide who work with us to help lower or eliminate out-of-pocket costs on selected preventative treatments
Frequently asked questions
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