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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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Hunter Health Insurance Review 2025

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

CDH Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies117
Hospital From$153.90/mo
Customer reviews
3 stars/ 6 reviews
PHIO
🟢 Poor Service RecordBased on 0 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – 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 CDH 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 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*
*For Single
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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*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

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*
*For Single
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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. Update profile settings ↑

CDH Health Pricing Overview

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

Hospital Only

From:$153.9/mo*

Extras Only

From:$71.46/mo*

Combined

From:$194.78/mo*

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

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
3out of 5
Based on 6 reviewsReviews sourced from Google Reviews (April 2026).

What CDH Specialises In

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

Extras Coverage
Dental General
Optical
Non P B S
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Podiatry
Psychology
Acupuncture

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

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

Poor Service Record0 complaints in Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 100% 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), Hunter Health Insurance has a Poor Service Record.

0Complaint Rateper 1% market share
0%Investigation Rateno formal investigations
100%Resolution Rateresolved internally

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

Complaint breakdown

0
Complaints
0.2
Mkt Share %
100%
Resolved
No complaints in the last two quarters

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
0
Oct-Dec '24
0
Jan-Mar '25
0
Apr-Jun '25
0
Jul-Sep '25

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

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

0
0 complaints
CDH Health
7.36
Industry Avg

Hunter Health Insurance's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.2%). With just 0 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 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 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.

Learn how Ombudsman ratings are calculated →

Compare CDH Health to Competitors

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

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 0.2% market share among Australian health insurers.
Hunter Health InsuranceHunter Health Insurance
MedibankMedibank
BupaBupa
Policies
117
748
745
Rating
3/5
2.6/5
3.5/5
Hospital From*
$153.90/mo
$55.25/mo
$60.65/mo
Type
For-profit
For-profit
For-profit
Service
🔴 Poor
🟠 Average
🟢 Good

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

Contact & Support

PhoneGeneral: 02 4990 1385Claims: 02 4990 1385Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Emailenquiries@hunterhi.com.au
Onlinehttp://www.hunterhi.com.au
Mail151-153 Vincent StreetCessnockNSW2325

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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