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Private health insurance premiums in Australia have increased by an average of 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 of 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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GU Health Health Insurance Review 2025

Compare 294 GU Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

GU Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies294
Hospital From$79.17/mo

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 GU 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 GU Health.

Explore GU Health Policies

GU Health offers 294 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

139 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $79.17* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

139 policies available
From:$79.17/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

103 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $70.83* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

103 policies available
From:$70.83/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

52 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $246.25* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

52 policies available
From:$246.25/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Complete Hospital - Gold & Ancillary Benefits (Single)
Combined
Gold
$280.00
Cl Inpatriate Silver Plus Hospital And Cl Ancillary Benefits (Single)
Combined
Silver+
$246.25
Corporate Essentials Hospital - Silver & Corporate Health 60 (Single Parent)
Combined
Silver
$263.75
Optimum Basic Hospital & Business 80 Benefits (Single)
Combined
Basic+
$262.50
Superior Gold Hospital (Single)
Hospital
Gold
$114.17
-
Superior Silver Plus Hospital (Single)
Hospital
Silver+
$100.83
-
Advance Silver Hospital (Single)
Hospital
Silver
$94.58
-
Corporate Starter Bronze Hospital Plus (Single)
Hospital
Bronze+
$79.17
-
Inpatriate Basic Hospital (Single)
Hospital
Basic+
$125.00
-
Budget 50 Benefits (Single)
Extras
-
$70.83
-

*Prices for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess. Actual prices may vary — confirm with GU Health directly. Update profile settings ↑

GU Health Pricing Overview

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

Hospital Only

From:$79.17/mo*

Extras Only

From:$70.83/mo*

Combined

From:$246.25/mo*

*Prices reflect your profile: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.
Actual premiums may vary — always obtain an official quote from GU Health before making decisions. Update your profile ↑

What GU Specialises In

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

Hospital Coverage
Gold
Comprehensive — all clinical categories
Silver
26+ clinical categories
Extras Coverage
Non P B S
Physiotherapy
Dental General
Optical
Chiropractic
Osteopathy
Acupuncture
Dental Major

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.

Compare GU Health to Competitors

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

PricingCompare GU Health's premiums against other funds for similar coverage levels.
Service RecordOmbudsman complaint data from PHIO Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 shows how each fund handles member issues.
Product rangeGU Health offers 294 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionGU Health holds < 0.5% market share among Australian health insurers.
GU HealthGU Health
MedibankMedibank
BupaBupa
Policies
294
748
745
Rating
N/A
2.6/5
3.5/5
Hospital From*
$79.17/mo
$55.25/mo
$60.65/mo
Type
For-profit
For-profit
For-profit
Service
⚪ N/A
🟠 Average
🟢 Good

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

Contact & Support

PhoneGeneral: 1800 249 966Claims: 1800 249 966Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Emailcorporate@guhealth.com.au
Onlinehttp://www.guhealth.com.au
Mail22 Honeysuckle DriveNewcastleNSW2300

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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