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Latrobe Health Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 56 Latrobe Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Latrobe Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies56
From$97.55/mo
Founded1951
Customer reviews
2.3 stars/ 4 reviews
Good Service Record
Based on 15 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from Latrobe Health.

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 Latrobe 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 Latrobe Health.

Explore Latrobe Health Policies

Latrobe Health offers 56 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

24 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $97.55* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

24 policies available
From:$97.55/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

28 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $19.26* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

28 policies available
From:$19.26/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

4 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $147.88* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

4 policies available
From:$147.88/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Healthy Start (Basic)
Combined
Basic+
$147.88
Corporate Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$271.23
-
Essential Silver Plus Hospital Excess
Hospital
Silver+
$144.41
-
Silver Hospital Excess
Hospital
Silver
$199.20
-
Bronze Plus Hospital Excess
Hospital
Bronze+
$102.05
-
Bronze Hospital Excess
Hospital
Bronze
$97.55
-
Basic Extras
Extras
-
$19.26
-

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

Overall Latrobe Health price increase

Latrobe HealthIndustry average

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
2.3out of 5
Based on 4 reviewsReviews sourced from
Google Reviews (April 2026).

What Latrobe 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
Bronze
17+ clinical categories
Basic+
Minimal coverage, plus added cover
Extras Coverage
General Dental
Optical
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Remedial Massage
Osteopathy
Major Dental
Non-PBS Pharmaceuticals

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

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

Good Service Record15 complaints in Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 87% 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), Latrobe Health has a Good Service Record.

21.43Complaint Rateper 1% market share · last 12 months
13%Investigation Rate13% required formal investigation
87%Resolution Rate87% resolved internally

Source: 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

15
Complaints
0.7
Mkt Share %
87%
Resolved
Quarter-on-Quarter:down 57% (7 → 3 complaints)complaint rate per market share improving

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
0
Oct-Dec '24
5
Jan-Mar '25
7
Apr-Jun '25
3
Jul-Sep '25

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

Top Complaint Categories — All Insurers Combined
Industry-wide from all 35+ insurers, Q1 2025-26. Not specific to Latrobe Health.
Disputes referred to insurer80%
Resolved at first contact7%
Formal investigations13%
How Latrobe 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.

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

21.43
15 complaints
Latrobe Health
28.58
Industry Avg

Latrobe Health's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.7%). With just 15 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, Q2 2024-25 to Q1 2025-26

How to Resolve Issues

1
Contact Latrobe Health1300 362 144 or info@lhs.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.

Compare Latrobe Health to Competitors

Based on official data from the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO), Latrobe Health has a Good Service Record.

PricingCompare Latrobe 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 rangeLatrobe Health offers 56 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionLatrobe Health holds 0.7% market share among Australian health insurers.
Latrobe HealthLatrobe Health
Current Fund
Policies
56
Rating
2.3/5
Hospital From*
$97.55/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Good

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

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 1300 362 144Claims: 1300 362 144Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
info@lhs.com.au
Online
http://www.latrobehealth.com.au
Mail
32 Darlimurla AvenueNewboroughVIC 3825

Latrobe Health Mobile App

App Store
App StoreLatrobe Health Australia
3.5/5
19 ratings
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Google Play
Google PlayLatrobe Health Australia
3.2/5
12 reviews·10K+ downloads
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App features: view benefit limits and cover details, review policy documents, generate QR codes for HICAPS claims, submit receipt claims, track paid claims, update payment and contact details.

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

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