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Appliances combined limit

Health appliances such as hearing aids, blood glucose monitors, braces and supports often share one limit, and some limits only reset every few years. Names and what's included differ by insurer, so check your policy.

Several services share one yearly limit
Names and what's included vary by insurer

EstimateHearing aidssave about $900–1,700 per pairPrivate health rebate + provider's own pricing

Qualified local care, for less

Appliances combined limit: roughly how much your cover can save

We list local providers who accept private health cover and whose registration you can check, with prices, how to claim and languages spoken. You compare and choose, without paying more than you need to.

Service	Typical fee	Save about
Hearing aidsper pair	$5,000	$900–1,700
Blood glucose monitorper device	$150	$65–105
Supports & orthosesper item	$250	$95–155

Private health rebate + provider's own pricing · Estimated for a typical mid-level Extras policy and provider prices; your policy and provider decide the actual amount · Updated October 2026

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How to make it go further

For costly items like hearing aids, the limit often applies only once every few years. Before you buy, check the waiting period and when you last claimed.

What this limit usually covers

Your policy decides exactly what's included and how much each pays.

Hearing aids
Fitted by an audiologist
Find an audiologist
Blood glucose monitors
Usually needs a recommendation from a doctor or diabetes educator
Braces and supports
Knee and wrist braces, supports and more; usually needs a health professional's recommendation

Common questions

How often can I claim hearing aids?

Usually only once every few years, and the waiting period is often about 12 months. Check your policy.

What do I need to claim a glucose monitor or brace?

Usually a recommendation from a doctor or relevant health professional. Keep your receipt and the letter, and ask your insurer what they need before you buy.

Other limit types

What a combined limit is called, what it covers and how much it pays differ by insurer and policy. Your insurer's confirmation is what counts.