This cover may suit you if:
- You don’t want to pay a higher premium for services and limits you don’t need
- You have a specific medical requirement that’s commonly excluded from extras cover
- You need everyday cover
Mid cover
Perfect for those who want extras cover, but don’t require higher annual limits. Be covered for the services you’ll use, but don’t pay extra for the larger refunds and annual limits that come with top cover. GMHBA’s Mid cover range include great everyday extras to suit most lifestyles.
Special Needs
Only Silver Special Care Extras gives you cover for services such as respite care, personal alarm/ monitoring and medical aids. Get all the benefits of Silver Extras, along with added services for those with specific health needs. Silver Special Care Extras offers you great everyday extras cover, without compromising cover for the things you really need.
Victoria only
This cover is only available for Victorian residents. Live outside of Victoria? Have a look at GMHBA's extensive range of covers available Australi wide and find the right cover for you.
What's covered
| Extras services you are covered for with Special Care Extras |
| Acupuncture |
Nebuliser pump |
| Ambulance (transport and/or refund of Ambulance Victoria subscription) |
Occupational therapy |
| Audiology |
Optical |
| Blood glucose monitor |
Orthopaedic appliances (GMHBA approved) |
| Chiropractic |
Osteopathy |
| Dental - General |
Oxygen |
| Dental - Major |
Personal alarms and monitoring |
| Dietetics |
Pharmacy - Private script |
| Extremity pump |
Physiotherapy |
| Eye therapy |
Podiatry - Consultation |
| Dietary fluoride supplement |
Podiatry - Surgical procedures |
| Foot orthotics |
Pressure garments (GMHBA approved) |
| Hearing aids |
Prostheses (GMHBA approved non-surgical) |
| Home nursing - Visiting/Bush/Private Nursing Service |
Psychology |
| Homeopathy |
Respite care |
| Hydrotherapy |
Remedial massage |
| Medical, nursing and incontinence aids |
Sleep apnoea monitor |
| Myotherapy |
Speech therapy |
| Naturopathy |
Tens monitor |
For more information about Silver Special Care Extras coverage including annual limits and restrictions please refer to the Important Information section of the GMHBA Member Guide.
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Connect Rewards Plus
Take out combined hospital and extras cover, excluding Fit Packages, to enjoy the extra benefits of GMHBA’s member loyalty program, Connect Rewards Plus.
The program allows members to accumulate Connect Reward dollars year on year.
The amount of dollars you receive depends on how long you have been a GMHBA member and your level of hospital cover. So the longer you have been with us the more rewards dollars you will receive.
You can then use your Connect Reward dollars to claim on on services not covered, or to reduce, or eliminate out of pocket expenses.
For more information, see the Connect Rewards Plus page
Waiting periods
Waiting periods apply to all GMHBA's Extras covers. Please read the Waiting Periods page for a general overview. For more detailed information you should read the Waiting Periods and Pre-existing Conditions section of Important Information in the GMHBA Member Guide.