No excess for same day hospital stays on eligible covers

In and out of hospital in a day?

Many hospital procedures won't require you to stay overnight. So if you're home in time for dinner, we'll waive the hospital excess fee* for your same day hospital stay on eligible covers.

*Does not apply to closed hospital products. All hospital waiting periods apply, including 2 and 12 month waiting periods and waiting periods for pre-existing conditions which may be up to 12 months.

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Understanding same day procedures

What is a day stay?

A same day stay is a surgical, diagnostic or minor inpatient hospital procedure that admits you and discharges you on the same day.

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What isn't considered a day stay?

Inpatient hospital procedures that will require anything longer than a day and may need you to be observed for a longer period of time will not classify as a same day hospital stay.

^Pricing based on Single, aged 30 living in VIC earning $105,000 or less (Base Tier Australian Government Rebate) and excludes . Prices and displayed products can change if details vary.

Hospital covers that include the same day stay excess waiver

Basic Plus Starter Hospital

FROM
^$ 19 ^.75
- per week
Hospital Excess $750
Basic plus hospital cover with some key inclusions, as well as Accident Protection
- Upgraded cover in the event of an accident
- Excess waiver for same day stays
- Dental surgery
- Joint reconstructions
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Bronze Plus Advantage Hospital

FROM
^$ 26 ^.15
- per week
Hospital Excess $750
Our most comprehensive bronze plus cover, balancing reassurance and value
- Upgraded cover in the event of an accident
- Excess waiver for same day stays
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
- Back, neck & spine
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Silver Plus Hospital

FROM
^$ 30 ^.90
- per week
Hospital Excess $750
A popular choice with a range of services and some exclusions to keep costs down
- No excess for children under 21
- Excess waiver for same day stays
- Heart & vascular system
- Lung & chest
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You won't re-serve waiting periods*

Join on the same or lower level of cover within 30 days of your previous cover ceasing, and we will recognise waiting periods served with your old insurer.

*Waiting periods apply for increased cover.

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Same Day Hospital Procedure FAQs

There are many surgeries and procedures that are suitable for a day stay. Only eligible GMHBA hospital covers^ qualify for no excess on same day hospital procedures. These procedures are defined by the Australian Government, with example services found here.

^Does not apply to closed hospital products. All hospital waiting periods apply, including standard 2 and 12 month waiting periods and waiting periods for pre-existing conditions which may be up to 12 months.

No excess on same day hospital procedures means you won't need to pay the excess to the hospital. There may be out-of-pocket costs depending on the type of procedure you need. To be sure, check with your provider about any costs payable on the day, and contact GMHBA before your procedure.

You should always check your fact sheet to see whether it's included or alternatevely you can call 1300 477 028 and speak to our local customer service centre to find out more, available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm AEDT.

Same day hospital procedures are the most common type of Private Hospital admission, with 74% of all Private Hospital admissions being same day hospital procedures¹. We've removed the excess to help reduce the amount of out-of-pocket costs you'll need to pay.

1. Australian Private Hospitals Association. (n.d.). Private hospital facts. Retrieved from https://www.apha.org.au/private-hospital-facts.html (2023/24).

Pay no excess on same day procedures*