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Hunter Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 117 CDH Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

CDH Health Insurance - Quick Facts

All Policies117
From$153.90/mo
Founded1952
Customer reviews
3.3 stars/ 7 reviews
Excellent Service Record
Based on 0 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from CDH Health.

Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (13 August 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (April 2026). Not affiliated with CDH Health.

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Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (13 August 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (April 2026). Not affiliated with CDH Health.

Explore CDH Health Policies

CDH Health offers 117 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

25 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $153.90* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

25 policies available
From:$153.9/mo*
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Extras Cover

9 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $71.46* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

9 policies available
From:$71.46/mo*
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Hospital & Extras Combined

83 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $194.78* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

83 policies available
From:$194.78/mo*
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Silver+ Saver 2 Hospital & Ideal Extras (Single)
Combined
Silver+
$214.60
Bronze Hospital 2 Ideal Extras (Single)
Combined
Bronze+
$195.91
BASIC Hospital + Ideal Extras (Single)
Combined
Basic+
$194.78
Silver+ Saver Hospital Cover (Excess2) (Single)
Hospital
Silver+
$173.72
-
Bronze Hospital (Single)
Hospital
Bronze+
$155.03
-
BASIC Hospital Cover (Single)
Hospital
Basic+
$153.90
-
Healthy Extras Cover (Single)
Extras
-
$71.46
-

*Prices for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess. Actual prices may vary — confirm with CDH Health directly.

Overall CDH Health price increase

CDH HealthIndustry average

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
3.3out of 5
Based on 7 reviewsReviews sourced from
Google Reviews (April 2026).

What CDH Health Specialises In

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

Hospital Coverage
Silver+
26+ clinical categories, plus added cover
Bronze+
17+ clinical categories, plus added cover
Basic+
Minimal coverage, plus added cover
Extras Coverage
General Dental (check-ups, cleans, fillings)
Optical (glasses, contacts, eye tests)
Non-PBS Pharmaceuticals (prescription medicines)
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic

All prices shown are indicative only and were last updated on 13 August 2026 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 Hunter Health Insurance compares to other Australian health insurers based on pricing, service record, and product range.

Excellent Service RecordNo complaints in Q3 2025 (Jul–Sep)Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Report, Q3 2025
Official PHIO Data

Based on official data from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO), CDH Health has an Excellent Service Record with significantly fewer complaints than the industry average when normalised by market share.

0Complaint Rateper 1% market share · last 12 months
0%Investigation Rateno formal investigations
100%Resolution Rateresolved internally

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q4 2024 – Q3 2025. Complaint rate = total complaints ÷ market share percentage. Note: All health insurers receive some complaints. Lower rates indicate better service and faster internal resolution of member concerns.

Complaint breakdown

0
Complaints
0.05
Mkt Share %
100%
Resolved
No complaints in the last two quarters

Complaint Rate per 1% Market Share: Quarter on Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
0
0 complaints
Q4 '24
0
0 complaints
Q1 '25
0
0 complaints
Q2 '25
0
0 complaints
Q3 '25

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q4 2024 – Q3 2025. Complaint rate = total complaints ÷ market share percentage. Complaint rate = complaints per 1% market share.

CDH Health vs Industry Average - Complaint Rate per 1% Market Share (Last 12 Months)

0
0 complaints
CDH Health
28.58
Industry Avg

Hunter Health Insurance's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.05%). With just 0 complaints over the last 12 months, the normalised calculation inflates the number. In absolute terms, far fewer than major insurers.

Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Reports, Q4 2024 – Q3 2025. Complaint rate = total complaints ÷ market share percentage.

How to Resolve Issues

1
Contact CDH Health02 4990 1385 or enquiries@hunterhi.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 Reports, Q4 2024 – Q3 2025. Complaint rate = total complaints ÷ market share percentage. Complaint data is independently collected and published by the Commonwealth Ombudsman's office. Update Frequency: Ombudsman data is updated quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct).

Compare CDH Health to Competitors

Based on official data from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO), Hunter Health Insurance has an Excellent Service Record with significantly fewer complaints than the industry average when normalised by market share.

PricingCompare Hunter Health Insurance'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 rangeHunter Health Insurance offers 117 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionHunter Health Insurance holds 0.05% market share among Australian health insurers.
Hunter Health InsuranceHunter Health Insurance
Current Fund
Policies
117
Google Ratings
3.3/5
From*
$153.90/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Excellent

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

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 02 4990 1385Claims: 02 4990 1385Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
enquiries@hunterhi.com.au
Online
http://www.hunterhi.com.au
Mail
151-153 Vincent StreetCessnockNSW 2325

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 13 August 2026 and may change. Always verify current information with official sources.

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