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Private health insurance premiums in Australia have increased by an average ofย 4.41% from April 1, 2026, marking the largest hike in nearly a decade. This rise, approved by the federal government, will cost households an estimated extra $80 to $160 annually.Private health insurance premiums in Australia have increased by an average ofย 4.41% from April 1, 2026, marking the largest hike in nearly a decade. This rise, approved by the federal government, will cost households an estimated extra $80 to $160 annually.
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CBHS Health Fund Health Insurance Review 2025

Compare 44 CBHS Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

CBHS Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies44
Hospital From$75.75/mo
Customer reviews
1.7 stars/ 47 reviews
PHIO
๐ŸŸข Average Service RecordBased on 53 complaints ย |ย  Oct 2024 โ€“ Sep 2025

Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (7 April 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (January 2026). Not affiliated with CBHS Health.

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Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (February 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (January 2026). Not affiliated with CBHS Health.

Explore CBHS Health Policies

CBHS Health offers 44 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

28 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $75.75* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

28 policies available
From:$75.75/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

12 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $38.31* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

12 policies available
From:$38.31/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

4 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $157.04* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2โ€“5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

4 policies available
From:$157.04/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
KickStart (Basic Plus)
Combined
Basic+
$157.04
Complete Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$197.60
-
Everyday Silver Plus Hospital
Hospital
Silver+
$96.94
-
Value Bronze Plus Hospital
Hospital
Bronze+
$78.65
-
Starter Basic Plus Hospital
Hospital
Basic+
$75.75
-
Essential Extras
Extras
-
$38.31
-

*Prices for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess. Actual prices may vary โ€” confirm with CBHS Health directly. Update profile settings โ†‘

CBHS Health Pricing Overview

Based on PrivateHealth.gov.au data (last updated 7 April 2026), CBHS Health's policies for Single cover start from:

Hospital Only

From:$75.75/mo*

Extras Only

From:$38.31/mo*

Combined

From:$157.04/mo*

*Prices reflect your profile: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.
Actual premiums may vary โ€” always obtain an official quote from CBHS Health before making decisions. Update your profile โ†‘

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
1.7out of 5
Based on 47 reviewsReviews sourced from Google Reviews (April 2026).

What CBHS Specialises In

Find policies suited to your situation. Prices are indicative only.

Hospital Coverage
Gold
Comprehensive โ€” all clinical categories
Extras Coverage
Dental General
Optical
Non P B S
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Acupuncture
Remedial Massage
Chinese Herbal Medicine

All prices shown are indicative only and were last updated using data from PrivateHealth.gov.au. Actual prices may vary based on individual circumstances. Please confirm pricing directly with insurers.

Customer Service Record & Complaints

CBHS Health competes primarily with other mid-sized insurers focused on competitive pricing and simplified product ranges. Key competitors include Medibank, Bupa, and NIB.

Average Service Record53 complaints in Oct 2024 โ€“ Sep 2025 ยท 96% resolved internallySource: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q2 2024-25 to Q1 2025-26
Official PHIO Data

Based on official data from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO), CBHS Health Fund has a Average Service Record.

12.5Complaint Rateper 1% market share
4%Investigation Rate4% required formal investigation
96%Resolution Rate96% resolved internally

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Report, Q1 2025-26 (Julโ€“Sep 2025). Note: All health insurers receive some complaints. Lower rates indicate better service and faster internal resolution of member concerns.

Complaint breakdown

53
Complaints
1.2
Mkt Share %
96%
Resolved
Quarter-on-Quarter: up 67% (9 โ†’ 15 complaints)

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
14
Oct-Dec '24
15
Jan-Mar '25
9
Apr-Jun '25
15
Jul-Sep '25

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q2 2024-25 to Q1 2025-26

Top Complaint Categories โ€” All Insurers Combined
Industry-wide from all 35+ insurers, Q1 2025-26. Not specific to AIA Health.
Disputes referred to insurer94%
Resolved at first contact2%
Formal investigations4%
How AIA Health Addresses These

Average Service Record โ€” complaint handling is in line with industry norms.

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Report, Q1 2025-26. 849 total complaints industry-wide across all 35+ Australian health insurers.

CBHS Health vs Industry Average - Complaint Rate per 1% Market Share

12.5
53 complaints
CBHS Health
7.36
Industry Avg

CBHS Health Fund's rate appears higher due to small market share (1.2%). With just 15 complaints, the normalised calculation inflates the number. In absolute terms, far fewer than major insurers.

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q2 2024-25 to Q1 2025-26

How to Resolve Issues

1
Contact CBHS Health1300 654 123 or help@cbhs.com.au
2
Request Internal ReviewIf unsatisfied, request a formal review.
3
Contact the OmbudsmanFree: 1800 640 695 or privatehealth.gov.au/ombudsman

Data Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Update Q1 2025-26 (Julโ€“Sep 2025). Complaint data is independently collected and published by the Commonwealth Ombudsman's office. Update Frequency: Ombudsman data is updated quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct). This page reflects the most recent publicly available PHIO data. Last updated: December 2025.

Learn how Ombudsman ratings are calculated โ†’

Compare CBHS Health to Competitors

How CBHS Health Fund compares to other Australian health insurers based on pricing, service record, and product range.

PricingCompare CBHS Health Fund's premiums against other funds for similar coverage levels.
Service RecordOmbudsman complaint data from PHIO Oct 2024 โ€“ Sep 2025 shows how each fund handles member issues.
Product rangeCBHS Health Fund offers 44 policies โ€” compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionCBHS Health Fund holds 1.2% market share among Australian health insurers.
CBHS Health FundCBHS Health Fund
MedibankMedibank
BupaBupa
Policies
44
748
745
Rating
1.7/5
2.6/5
3.5/5
Hospital From*
$75.75/mo
$55.25/mo
$60.65/mo
Type
For-profit
For-profit
For-profit
Service
๐ŸŸ  Average
๐ŸŸ  Average
๐ŸŸข Good

*For Single in NSW. Service record data from PHIO Q1 2025-26. Update profile โ†‘

Contact & Support

PhoneGeneral: 1300 654 123Claims: 1300 654 123Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Emailhelp@cbhs.com.au
Onlinehttp://www.cbhs.com.au
MailLevel 166 Hassall StreetParramattaNSW2150

Frequently Asked Questions

All information provided in these FAQs is general information only and does not constitute financial, insurance, or personal advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, consult with a licensed financial or insurance adviser, or contact insurers directly. Information is based on our understanding as of 7 April 2026 and may change. Always verify current information with official sources.

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