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Navy Health Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 80 Navy Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Navy Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies80
From$86.08/mo
Founded1955
Customer reviews
4 stars/ 52 reviews
Excellent Service Record
Based on 11 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from Navy 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 Navy 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 Navy Health.

Explore Navy Health Policies

Navy Health offers 80 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

16 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $86.08* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

16 policies available
From:$86.08/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

12 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $34.78* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

12 policies available
From:$34.78/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

52 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $121.03* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

52 policies available
From:$121.03/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Premium Gold Hospital & Budget Extras
Combined
Gold
$174.94
Core Silver+ Hospital & Budget Extras
Combined
Silver+
$140.49
Saver Bronze+ Hospital & Budget Extras
Combined
Bronze+
$121.03
Premium Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$139.99
-
Core Silver+ Hospital
Hospital
Silver+
$105.54
-
Saver Bronze+ Hospital
Hospital
Bronze+
$86.08
-
Budget Extras
Extras
-
$34.78
-

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

Overall Navy Health price increase

Navy HealthIndustry average

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
4out of 5
Based on 52 reviewsReviews sourced from
Google Reviews (April 2026).

What Navy 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
Bronze+
17+ clinical categories, plus added cover
Extras Coverage
General Dental
Major Dental
Optical
Non-PBS Pharmaceuticals
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Acupuncture
Remedial Massage

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

Excellent Service Record11 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), Navy Health has a Excellent Service Record.

27.5Complaint Rateper 1% market share · last 12 months
0%Investigation Rateno formal investigations
100%Resolution Rateresolved 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

11
Complaints
0.4
Mkt Share %
100%
Resolved
Quarter-on-Quarter:up 50% (2 → 3 complaints)complaint rate per market share worsening

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
2
Oct-Dec '24
4
Jan-Mar '25
2
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 Navy Health.
Disputes referred to insurer100%
How Navy Health Addresses These

Excellent Service Record — complaint handling is in line with industry norms.

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

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

27.5
11 complaints
Navy Health
28.58
Industry Avg

Navy Health's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.4%). With just 11 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 Navy Health1300 306 289 or query@navyhealth.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 Navy Health to Competitors

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

PricingCompare Navy 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 rangeNavy Health offers 80 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionNavy Health holds 0.4% market share among Australian health insurers.
Navy HealthNavy Health
Current Fund
Policies
80
Rating
4/5
Hospital From*
$86.08/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Excellent

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

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 1300 306 289Claims: 1300 306 289Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
query@navyhealth.com.au
Online
https://navyhealth.com.au/why-navy-health/
Mail
PO Box 172Box HillVIC 3128

Navy Health Mobile App

App Store
App StoreNavy Health Australia
4.1/5
17 ratings
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Google Play
Google PlayNavy Health Australia
3.7/5
10 reviews·10K+ downloads
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App features: submit extras claims with photo receipts, track claims, check benefits and limits, view and pay premiums, update contact or banking details, find providers, upload documents, order membership card.

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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