Defence Health Health Insurance Review 2026
Compare 86 Defence Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.
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Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (2 August 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (January 2026). Not affiliated with Defence 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 Defence Health.
Explore Defence Health Policies
Defence Health offers 86 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.
Hospital Cover
52 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $58.00* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).
52 policies availableExtras Cover
28 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $12.10* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.
28 policies availableCombined Cover
6 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $79.65* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.
6 policies available*Prices for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess. Actual prices may vary — confirm with Defence Health directly.
Overall Defence Health price increase
Customer Reviews
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What Defence Health Specialises In
Find policies suited to your situation. Prices are indicative only.
Hospital CoverageExtras CoverageAll 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
How Defence Health compares to other Australian health insurers based on pricing, service record, and product range.
Based on official data from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO), Defence Health has a Good Service Record.
92.5Complaint Rateper 1% market share · last 12 months1%Investigation Rate1% required formal investigation99%Resolution Rate99% resolved internallySource: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, last 4 quarters (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025). Note: All health insurers receive some complaints. Lower rates indicate better service and faster internal resolution of member concerns.
Complaint breakdown
Quarter-on-Quarter:down 25% (28 → 21 complaints)— complaint rate per market share improvingComplaints per Quarter
Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q2 2024-25 to Q1 2025-26
Top Complaint Categories — All Insurers CombinedHow Defence Health Addresses These
Good Service Record — resolves most member concerns before they escalate to the Ombudsman.
Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Report, Q1 2025-26. 849 total complaints industry-wide across all 35+ Australian health insurers.
Defence Health vs Industry Average - Complaint Rate per 1% Market Share (Last 12 Months)
Defence Health handles 2% of the market. Complaint rate of 92.5 vs industry average of 28.58 over the last 12 months.
Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q2 2024-25 to Q1 2025-26
How to Resolve Issues
Data Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Update Q1 2025-26 (Jul–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.
Compare Defence Health to Competitors
Based on official data from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO), Defence Health has a Good Service Record.
Defence HealthWestfundAIA Health InsuranceDefence Health*For Single in NSW. Service record data from PHIO Q1 2025-26.
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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 2 August 2026 and may change. Always verify current information with official sources.
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