Our best extras cover, Platinum Extras, offers you up to 80% back on most services. Receive better benefits and increased annual limits on selected services including remedial massage and weight loss programs.
You always buy the best, and when it comes to your family's health there is no exception. Platinum Extras has higher annual limits on selected services than Gold Extras plus up to 80% back on the most frequently used services. It is the very best cover, yet still great value.
Plus with Platinum Extras we have included claiming for Weight Watchers, Fernwood Weight Loss and Jenny Craig weight loss programs.
Waiting periods and pre-existing conditions
Waiting periods and rules around pre-existing conditions 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.
Dental benefit limitation
For new memberships (no previous extras cover) or where 12 months continuous dental cover has not been in existence, all dental benefits will be limited to $200 per person/single membership and $400 per family membership during the first 12 months of membership with GMHBA.
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.
What does Platinum Extras cost?
This table compares the price of each of GMHBA's extras covers side-by-side. The rates quoted are monthly Victorian rates paid by direct debit via a bank account with 30% Private Health Members' Rebate on a single cover.
Prices are effective 1 April 2010.
Please contact our Customer Service Centre for a personal quote on 1300 4 GMHBA (46422).
Remember when comparing it's not only about the rate you pay, it is also what services you are most likely to use, the frequency, and what you will get back when you claim.
How does Platinum Extras compare?
With up to 80% back and increased annual limits, Platinum Extras cover gives you even more back on a wide range of services.
To see how Platinum Extras services and benefits compare to GMHBA's other covers go to the Compare Extras Covers page. You will find an easy to follow overview table along with a more detailed table showing you benefits, annual limits and waiting periods.