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And receiving that promotional benefit multiple times per year adds up to significant savings.
09/08/2026 - 08:47
> For context teachers health fund for me is $242/mo for gold nil excess, AHM is $377.75/mo with a $500 excess a year That's fine if you're…
09/08/2026 - 08:41
> well lets just say extras - bupa gets me 2 cleans for free at my chosen dentist That's what's holding you back? You need to rework your…
09/08/2026 - 08:35
I don't know the answer to your question but: I imagine that most OzBargainers immediately use any gift card credit, down to the cent. The…
09/08/2026 - 08:13
> Better off with an industry specific fund Rubbish. Yes, they can be good, but your generalisation doesn't hold true for all…
08/08/2026 - 19:34
> Sadly all these deals still can't beat bupa, their corporate extras are just too good (I'm on a grandfathered deal) I'm sorry to be the…
08/08/2026 - 19:27
> but think about the time you're wasting thinking about it still weeks later I'd prefer to escalate via the published process. I also…
08/08/2026 - 14:44
Why say: > AHM and Medicank [Medibank] don’t allow churning between themselves. Followed immediately by: > I could be wrong Strange.
08/08/2026 - 14:06
Sorry, I am not wasting my time calling these fools. The matter was escalated via Complaints then the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman…
08/08/2026 - 14:03
Do your own research very simply here: https://privatehealth.gov.au/dynamic/search/start
08/08/2026 - 14:01
Stop looking for things that are not in the terms and conditions. If there's not an exclusion in there, there isn't an exclusion.
08/08/2026 - 14:00
> Limits can reset calendar year or financial year. Depends on the fund. Or Anniversary Date (date of joining).
08/08/2026 - 13:59
> Calendar year to Financial Year Or Anniversary Date (date of joining).
08/08/2026 - 13:57
The first tranche > Maintain eligible Hospital & Extras cover for the first 60 days and receive 6 weeks [42 days] free represents a…
08/08/2026 - 10:31
It depends on how you use extras. Most years, I get back more than I pay. I've seen many other reports of similar, Also, the best…
08/08/2026 - 07:59
It is if you're having to wait 3 weeks for a response to each enquiry.
08/08/2026 - 07:55
This ⬆️ (Though the actual value obviously depends on the level of cover chosen.)
08/08/2026 - 07:53
Not sure if you can do basic math.
07/08/2026 - 20:46
Just be aware that HBF has atrocious customer service. I had a family member wait 3 weeks for an email response. This happened in the last…
07/08/2026 - 20:43
Just be aware that HBF has atrocious customer service. I had a family member wait 3 weeks for an email response. This happened in the last…
07/08/2026 - 20:42
FYI, you're getting 6 weeks free, which is worth more than $40.
07/08/2026 - 20:41
Agreed. As with all NIB-related health insurance promotions, you need to stay too long before the promotional benefit vests.
07/08/2026 - 20:39
Follow the NIB complaint process and if they miss a beat, make a complaint to the PHIO.
05/08/2026 - 20:47
As a regular churner, I have never found an NIB offer compelling enough that I would churn to it. NIB's customer service is quite bad, just…
05/08/2026 - 20:46
Very important to also consider whether NIB is acting [in a predatory manner](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/17754311/redir).
05/08/2026 - 12:00
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