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When deciding on which extras cover is right for you remember that it is not just about the rate you pay. You also need to think about which services you are most likely to use, the frequency, and what you will get back when you claim.

Different States, different rates

The cost of extras services varies from State to State. For this reason, the coverage and price of GMHBA's Extras covers also varies. When you're comparing extras covers, be sure to check that you are referring to the table from your State.

Detailed extras comparison tables

The 2011 GMHBA Member Guide includes a detailed extras comparison table that lists the benefits and standard waiting periods included for each type of extras cover.

Detailed Extras Comparison Table

Download the Detailed Extras Comparison table (VIC)

Download the Detailed Extras Comparison table (other States)

Please read this table in conjunction with the rest of the GMHBA Member Guide before making your decision about which cover is right for you.

Quick extras comparison tables

These quick comparison tables detail your extras options at a glance using an easy to follow star system. The more stars shown, the better the coverage and benefits.

Extras coverage - Victoria

This is the comparison table for Victorian residents. The table for non-Victorian residents is further down this page.

Extras services
(VIC residents)
Standalone and combined extras products
Platinum Extras Gold Extras Silver Special Care Extras^ Silver Standard Plus Extras Silver Standard Extras Bronze Extras
Acupuncture ***** **** *** *** **  
Ambulance **** **** ***      
Audiology **** **** *** *** ***  
Blood glucose monitor **** **** *** *** ***  
Chiropractic ***** **** *** *** **  
Dental - General **** **** *** *** *** ***
Dental - Major **** **** *** *** *** ***
Dental - Dentures **** **** *** *** *** ***
Dental - Orthodontics **** **** *** ** ** **
Dietetics **** **** *** *** ***  
Extremity pump **** **** **** **** ****  
Eye therapy **** **** *** *** ***  
Dietary fluoride supplement **** **** **** **** **** ****
Foot orthotics **** **** *** *** ***  
Hearing aids **** **** *** *** ***  
Home nursing - Visiting/Bush/Private Nursing Service **** **** **** **** ****  
Homeopathy ***** **** *** *** ***  
Hydrotherapy **** **** *** *** *** ***
Medical aids     ****      
Myotherapy **** **** *** *** *** ***
Naturopathy ***** **** *** *** **  
Nebuliser pump **** **** **** **** ****  
Nursing aids     ****      
Occupational therapy **** **** *** *** *** ***
Optical ***** **** *** *** *** ***
Orthopaedic appliances (GMHBA approved) **** **** *** *** *** ***
Osteopathy ***** **** *** *** **  
Oxygen     ****      
Personal alarm/monitoring (GMHBA approved)     ****      
Pharmacy - Private script **** **** *** *** *** ***
Physiotherapy ***** **** *** *** *** ***
Podiatry - Consultation **** **** *** *** ***  
Podiatry - Surgical procedures **** **** *** *** ***  
Pressure garments (GMHBA approved) **** **** *** *** ***  
Prostheses (GMHBA approved non-surgical) **** **** *** *** *** ***
Psychology **** **** *** *** ***  
Remedial massage **** *** **** # # #
Respite     ****      
Sleep apnoea monitor **** **** **** **** ****  
Speech therapy **** **** *** *** ***  
Tens monitor **** **** **** **** ****  
Weight loss programs *****          

Extras coverage - Non-Victorian residents

This is the comparison table for non-Victorian residents. The table for Victorian residents is above.

Extras services
(Non-VIC residents)
Standalone extras products
Platinum Extras Gold Extras Silver Extras Bronze Extras
Acupuncture ***** **** **  
Ambulance **** ****  ****  
Audiology **** **** ***  
Blood glucose monitor **** **** ***  
Chiropractic ***** **** **  
Dental - General **** **** *** ***
Dental - Major **** **** *** ***
Dental - Dentures **** **** *** ***
Dental - Orthodontics **** **** ** **
Dietetics **** **** ***  
Extremity pump **** **** ****  
Eye therapy **** **** ***  
Dietary fluoride supplement **** **** **** ****
Foot orthotics **** **** ***  
Hearing aids **** **** ***  
Home nursing - Visiting/Bush/Private Nursing Service **** **** ****  
Homeopathy ***** **** ***  
Hydrotherapy **** **** *** ***
Myotherapy **** **** *** ***
Naturopathy ***** **** **  
Nebuliser pump **** **** ****  
Occupational therapy **** **** *** ***
Optical ***** **** *** ***
Orthopaedic appliances (GMHBA approved) **** **** *** ***
Osteopathy ***** **** **  
Pharmacy - Private script **** **** *** ***
Physiotherapy ***** **** *** ***
Podiatry - Consultation **** **** ***  
Podiatry - Surgical procedures **** **** ***  
Pressure garments (GMHBA approved) **** **** ***  
Prostheses (GMHBA approved non-surgical) **** **** *** ***
Psychology **** **** ***  
Remedial massage **** *** # #
Sleep apnoea monitor **** **** ****  
Speech therapy **** **** ***  
Tens monitor **** **** ****  
Weight loss programs *****      

^ Special Care extras is only available when combined with a GMHBA Hospital cover.

# Remedial massage benefits are only available under Connect Rewards Plus.