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Australian Unity Health Limited

Advantage Choice Combination (Silver Plus)

$289.7 / month

(Before Rebate, Discount & Loading)

Available in QLD

You may be entitled to an Australian Government Rebate on the above premium. Your premium may also include a Lifetime Health Cover Loading or an insurer discount. Check with your insurer for details.

This policy covers: Only one person.

Policy ID: AUF/J13/QDEO10

Source: Private Health Information Statement (PHIS)

Hospital Cover

  • This policy exempts you from the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
  • This policy provides accident cover - check with insurer for details.
  • This policy does not provide benefits for travel or accommodation outside of hospital.
Covered
Restricted Cover
Not Covered
This policy includes cover for
Back, neck and spine
Blood
Bone, joint and muscle
Brain and nervous system
Breast surgery (medically necessary)
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
Dental surgery
Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)
Digestive system
Ear, nose and throat
Eye (not cataracts)
Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Gynaecology
Heart and vascular system
Hernia and appendix
Hospital psychiatric services
Implantation of hearing devices
Insulin pumps
Joint reconstructions
Kidney and bladder
Lung and chest
Male reproductive system
Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy
Pain management
Palliative care
Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
Podiatric surgery (provided by a registered podiatric surgeon)
Rehabilitation
Skin
Sleep studies
Tonsils, adenoids and grommets

This policy does not include cover for

Assisted reproductive services
Cataracts
Dialysis for chronic kidney failure
Joint replacements
Pain management with device
Pregnancy and birth
Weight loss surgery

The benefits paid for hospital treatment will depend on the type of cover you purchase and whether your fund has an agreement in place with the hospital in which you are treated. See ‘Agreement Hospitals’ on privatehealth.gov.au for which hospitals have arrangements with your insurer – https://privatehealth.gov.au/dynamic/agreementhospitals.

Under this policy, you may have to pay out-of-pocket costs above what you get from Medicare or your private health insurer. Before you go to hospital, you should ask your doctors, hospital and health insurer about any out-of-pocket costs that may apply to you.

The following payments may also apply for hospital admissions

Excess: You will have to pay an excess on admission. This is limited to a maximum of $750 per person and $750 per policy per year.

Excess payments do not apply to hospital admissions for accidents.

Co-payments: No co-payments

The following waiting periods for hospital admissions apply to new or upgrading members

Waiting periods:

  • 2 months for palliative care, rehabilitation and hospital psychiatric treatments, even if pre-existing
  • 12 months for other pre-existing conditions
  • 2 months for all other treatments

Gap Cover

This provider offers 'known gap' or 'no gap' cover for medical bills for this product. The Medical Costs Finder (https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/medical-costs-finder) lets you find out more about the cost of specialist medical services.

Other features of this hospital cover

Excess applies once per person admitted to hospital per calendar year and is waived for dependants or Accidents that occur after joining the Cover. Additional Benefits include: Hospital Substitution Programs, Preventative Health Services and Health Support Programs. Waiting periods may apply. Please refer to the product Fact Sheet or contact Australian Unity for further details.

Extras Cover

Using a preferred provider means you may have lower out of pocket costs and can access more No Gap treatments on dental, plus discounts on some optical purchases. A preferred providers list is available from Australian Unity.

This policy includes General treatment (Extras) cover for

Treatment & waiting period (months)
Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated
Examples of maximum benefits
Acupuncture 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services

  • Initial visit: $40
  • Subsequent visit: $40
Chinese medicine 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services

  • Initial visit: $40
  • Subsequent visit: $40
Chiropractic* 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services

  • Initial visit: $40
  • Subsequent visit: $40
Dietetics/dietary advice 2

$300 per policy

  • Initial visit: $35
  • Subsequent visit: $35
Endodontic* 12

$700 per policy

combined limit for endodontic, general dental, major dental & other services

  • Filling of one root canal: $162
Exercise physiology 2

$400 per policy

combined limit for exercise physiology & physiotherapy

  • Initial visit: $52
  • Subsequent visit: $52
Eye therapy (orthoptics) 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy & speech therapy

  • Initial visit: $35
  • Subsequent visit: $35
General dental* 2

$700 per policy

combined limit for endodontic, general dental, major dental & other services

  • Fluoride treatment: $22
  • Scale & clean: $70
  • Periodic oral examination: $34
Major dental* 12

$700 per policy

combined limit for endodontic, general dental, major dental & other services

  • Surgical tooth extraction: $183
  • Full crown veneered: $700
Non PBS pharmaceuticals 2

$300 per policy

  • Per eligible prescription: $50
Occupational therapy 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy & speech therapy

  • Initial visit: $35
  • Subsequent visit: $35
Optical 6

$200 per policy

  • Multi-focal lenses & frames: 100% of charge
  • Single vision lenses & frames: 100% of charge
Orthotics (podiatric orthoses)* 12

$300 per policy

combined limit for orthotics (podiatric orthoses), podiatry & other services

  • Orthotics supply & fit: 60% of charge
Osteopathy 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services

  • Initial visit: $40
  • Subsequent visit: $40
Physiotherapy 2

$400 per policy

combined limit for exercise physiology & physiotherapy

  • Initial visit: $52
  • Subsequent visit: $52
Podiatry 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for orthotics (podiatric orthoses), podiatry & other services

  • Initial visit: $35
  • Subsequent visit: $35
Remedial massage 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services

  • Initial visit: $40
  • Subsequent visit: $40
Speech therapy 2

$300 per policy

combined limit for eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy & speech therapy

  • Initial visit: $35
  • Subsequent visit: $35
Vaccinations* 0

$150 per policy

  • Per service: 100% of charge

Acupuncture

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $40}

{Subsequent visit: $40}

Chinese medicine

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $40}

{Subsequent visit: $40}

Chiropractic*

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $40}

{Subsequent visit: $40}

Dietetics/dietary advice

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $35}

{Subsequent visit: $35}

Endodontic*

Waiting period:  12 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$700 per policy}

{combined limit for endodontic, general dental, major dental & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Filling of one root canal: $162}

Exercise physiology

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$400 per policy}

{combined limit for exercise physiology & physiotherapy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $52}

{Subsequent visit: $52}

Eye therapy (orthoptics)

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy & speech therapy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $35}

{Subsequent visit: $35}

General dental*

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$700 per policy}

{combined limit for endodontic, general dental, major dental & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Fluoride treatment: $22}

{Scale & clean: $70}

{Periodic oral examination: $34}

Major dental*

Waiting period:  12 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$700 per policy}

{combined limit for endodontic, general dental, major dental & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Surgical tooth extraction: $183}

{Full crown veneered: $700}

Non PBS pharmaceuticals

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Per eligible prescription: $50}

Occupational therapy

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy & speech therapy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $35}

{Subsequent visit: $35}

Optical

Waiting period:  6 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$200 per policy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Multi-focal lenses & frames: 100% of charge}

{Single vision lenses & frames: 100% of charge}

Orthotics (podiatric orthoses)*

Waiting period:  12 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for orthotics (podiatric orthoses), podiatry & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Orthotics supply & fit: 60% of charge}

Osteopathy

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $40}

{Subsequent visit: $40}

Physiotherapy

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$400 per policy}

{combined limit for exercise physiology & physiotherapy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $52}

{Subsequent visit: $52}

Podiatry

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for orthotics (podiatric orthoses), podiatry & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $35}

{Subsequent visit: $35}

Remedial massage

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage & other services}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $40}

{Subsequent visit: $40}

Speech therapy

Waiting period:  2 months

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$300 per policy}

{combined limit for eye therapy (orthoptics), occupational therapy & speech therapy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Initial visit: $35}

{Subsequent visit: $35}

Vaccinations*

Waiting period:  0 month

Benefit limits per 12 months unless otherwise stated

{$150 per policy}

Examples of maximum benefits

{Per service: 100% of charge}

Annual benefit limits apply per calendar year. Myotherapy - $40 per treatment, combined maximum of $300 per person (combined limit - see Chiropractic) 2 Month waiting period; Braces, Splints and Garments - 60% of the cost, combined maximum of $300 per person (combined limit - see Podiatry) 12 month waiting period. Please refer to the product Fact sheet or contact Australian Unity for further details.

This policy does not include General treatment (Extras) cover for

Ante-natal/Post-natal classes
Audiology
Blood glucose monitors
Health management / Healthy lifestyle
Hearing aids
Home nursing
Orthodontic
Psychology

Other features of this general treatment cover: Please refer to the product Fact Sheet or contact Australian Unity for further details.

Ambulance cover

Ambulance cover is provided by the State government for Queensland residents (https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au). This includes cover whilst interstate.

Other features of this ambulance cover: Some authorities provide certain ambulance services at no cost to eligible residents. Refer to your local ambulance provider for more information. Australian Unity won't pay a Benefit if you're eligible to claim from, or are covered by, another source. Australian Unity doesn't pay a benefit towards ambulance subscription services. If you’re not covered, this cover includes emergency ambulance to hospital, if transport is coded and invoiced as emergency transport by a state/territory ambulance service/authority. Call-out fees where you're not taken to hospital are limited to 2 ambulance attendances per person per calendar year. This cover doesn't include non-emergency ambulance transportation

Insurer Details

Australian Unity Health Limited

Advantage Choice Combination (Silver Plus)

$289.7 / month

(Before Rebate, Discount & Loading)

Available in QLD

Disclaimer: This document is not a Private Health Information Statement (PHIS), and it is not intended to replace that document. The details contained in the healthslips.com.au Policy Information was provided by the insurer to the Australian Government. It is intended as general information. It may not take into account your circumstances. For further information contact the insurer. Information used is Licensed from the Commonwealth of Australia under a Creative Commons 3.0 licence.Private Health Information Statement is available from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman website at https://privatehealth.gov.au/dynamic/Premium/PHIS/AUF/J13/QDEO10

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