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ING Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 36 ING Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Issued by nib Health Funds Ltd.

ING Health Insurance - Quick Facts

All Policies36
From$64.91/mo
Founded2021
Customer reviews
1.8 stars/ 796 reviews
Excellent Service Record
Based on 310 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from NIB.

Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (16 September 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (April 2026). Not affiliated with ING Health.

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Prices reflect your profile settings (Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess). Policy information from PrivateHealth.gov.au (16 September 2026). Reviews from ProductReview.com.au (April 2026). Not affiliated with ING Health.

Explore ING Health Policies

ING Health offers 36 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

20 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $64.91* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

20 policies available
From:$64.91/mo*
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Extras Cover

16 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $46.54* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

16 policies available
From:$46.54/mo*
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Hospital & Extras Combined

No combined policies currently available from ING Health Insurance.

0 policies available
From:$0/mo*
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
ING Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$262.03
-
ING Silver Plus Hospital
Hospital
Silver+
$157.17
-
ING Silver Hospital
Hospital
Silver
$99.40
-
ING Bronze Plus Hospital
Hospital
Bronze+
$77.82
-
ING Basic Plus Hospital
Hospital
Basic+
$64.91
-
ING Essential Extras
Extras
-
$46.54
-

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

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  • ING Health Insurance

    ING Basic Plus Hospital

    Cover
    Hospital
    Tier
    Basic Plus
    Available in
    National
    Households
    Single, Couple, Family, Single parent
    Excess options
    $500, $750
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    ING Bronze Plus Hospital

    Cover
    Hospital
    Tier
    Bronze Plus
    Available in
    National
    Households
    Single, Couple, Family, Single parent
    Excess options
    $500, $750
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    ING Essential Extras

    Cover
    Extras
    Available in
    National
    Households
    Single, Couple, Family, Single parent
  • ING Health Insurance

    ING Everyday Advanced Extras

    Cover
    Extras
    Available in
    National
    Households
    Single, Couple, Family, Single parent
  • ING Health Insurance

    ING Everyday Extras

    Cover
    Extras
    Available in
    National
    Households
    Single, Couple, Family, Single parent
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    ING Gold Hospital

    Cover
    Hospital
    Tier
    Gold
    Available in
    National
    Households
    Single, Couple, Family, Single parent
    Excess options
    $750
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Overall ING Health price increase

ING HealthIndustry average

Customer Reviews

1.8out of 5
Based on 796 reviewsReviews sourced from
ProductReview.com.au (April 2026).

What ING Health Specialises In

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

Hospital Coverage
Gold
Comprehensive — all clinical categories
Silver+
26+ clinical categories, plus added cover
Silver
26+ clinical categories
Bronze+
17+ clinical categories, plus added cover
Basic+
Minimal coverage, plus added cover
Extras Coverage
General Dental (check-ups, cleans, fillings)
Major Dental (crowns, bridges, dentures)
Endodontic (root canal therapy)
Optical (glasses, contacts, eye tests)
Physiotherapy

All prices shown are indicative only and were last updated on 16 September 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 ING Health Insurance compares to other Australian health insurers based on pricing, service record, and product range.

Complaints data is recorded against the underwriting fund. ING Health is underwritten by nib Health Funds Ltd., so the figures below reflect NIB's Ombudsman record.

Excellent Service Record80 complaints in Q3 2025 (Jul–Sep) · 100% resolved internallySource: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Report, Q3 2025
Official PHIO Data

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

31.96Complaint Rateper 1% market share · last 12 months
1%Investigation Rateformal investigations
99%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

310
Complaints
9.7
Mkt Share %
99%
Resolved
Quarter-on-Quarter:up 8% (74 → 80 complaints)complaint rate per market share worsening

Complaint Rate per 1% Market Share: Quarter on Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
8.25
80 complaints
Q4 '24
7.84
76 complaints
Q1 '25
7.63
74 complaints
Q2 '25
8.25
80 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.

Top Complaint Categories — All Insurers Combined
Industry-wide from all 35+ insurers, Q1 2025-26. Not specific to ING Health.
Disputes referred to insurer94%
Resolved at first contact5%
Formal investigations1%
How ING Health Addresses These

99% internal resolution rate and 2 Ombudsman investigations — ING Health Insurance resolves member concerns before they escalate.

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

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

31.96
310 complaints
ING Health
28.58
Industry Avg

ING Health Insurance handles 9.7% of the market. Complaint rate of 31.96 vs industry average of 28.58 over the last 12 months.

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 ING Health13 14 63 or
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 ING Health to Competitors

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

PricingCompare ING Health Insurance's premiums against major insurers like Medibank Private and Bupa.
Service RecordExcellent Service Record — 99% of PHIO complaints resolved internally in the year to Sep 2025, above the 98% industry average.
Product rangeING Health Insurance offers 36 policies — compare its range against major insurers like Medibank Private and Bupa.
ING Health InsuranceING Health Insurance
Current Fund
Policies
36
Google Ratings
1.8/5
From*
$64.91/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Excellent

*For Single in NSW. Service record data from PHIO.

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 13 14 63Claims: 13 14 63Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
-
Online
https://www.nib.com.au
Mail
22 Honeysuckle DriveNewcastleNSW 2300

ING Health Mobile App

App Store
App StoreING Health Australia
4.7/5
57,447 ratings
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Google Play
Google PlayING Health Australia
4.5/5
13,600 reviews·500K+ downloads
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App features: make and track claims, check Extras balances, search healthcare networks, manage cover and personal details, view and download policy documents, submit travel claims, book tele-health.

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 16 September 2026 and may change. Always verify current information with official sources.

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