Health insurance for families
No hospital excess for kids on selected* covers.
You won't pay excess or a co-payment on selected* GMHBA hospital covers if your child is hospitalised.
*Not available on Basic Plus $250, Basic Plus Package, Bronze Plus, Bronze Plus Package or Silver Plus hospital products.
You won't pay more for the size of your family.
Whether you have two kids or ten, the cost of your family health insurance will remain the same.
Earn over $180k as a family? You might be eligible to save on tax.
Did you know that getting private hospital cover may save you money at tax time? Get great value cover and avoid the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
Can't find the type of cover you are looking for?
If you are looking for a different type of health insurance, check our full range of covers available. We have hospital only, extras only and combined health insurance covers so you find the right one for you.
Why choose GMHBA?
We've been a not-for-profit private health insurance provider for over 85 years. We've come along way since the 1930's but one thing remains the same, at GMHBA we continue to grow healthier together.
Through our personalised approach and exceptional customer service, we put the health and wellbeing of our members and communities first.
New to health insurance?
We understand that getting health insurance for the first time can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a four step guide to help you get started.
Switching to GMHBA Health Insurance is easy
1. Find the right cover for you
View our range of hospital and extras products, choose the cover that best suits your needs.
2. We'll do the paperwork
We’ll cancel your old membership, request the transfer certificate from your old insurer and handle all of the paperwork for you.
3. 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.
Family Cover FAQs
With any type of private health insurance when it comes to choosing the best cover there are many factors to consider, such as your lifestyle, budget, age of children and what matters most to you.
The age of your children is also important as most health insurance providers will cover for children under a family policy until the age of 21. If your child turns 21 and is studying full time they can register as a student dependent and remain on your policy till the age of 25.
Whether you’re a family of 2 or 5, the amount you pay won’t change. The cost is determined by the level of cover and extras you choose.
If you’re looking for specific inclusions, such as pregnancy, they may only be found on certain levels of cover which will influence your decision and the amount you pay.
Private health insurance can be a valuable investment for any family. It means peace of mind for the health and wellbeing of your brood.
Hospital cover gives you a choice of specialist and may reduce wait times for treatments in a private hospital. And with extras cover you can maintain your family’s dental and eye health with the ability to reduce your out of pocket costs.