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Reserve Bank Health Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 18 Reserve Bank Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Reserve Bank Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies18
From$130.41/mo
Founded1959
Excellent Service Record
Based on 1 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from Reserve Bank 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 Reserve Bank 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 Reserve Bank Health.

Explore Reserve Bank Health Policies

Reserve Bank Health offers 18 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

8 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $130.41* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

8 policies available
From:$130.41/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

2 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $466.60* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

2 policies available
From:$466.6/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

8 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $325.44* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

8 policies available
From:$325.44/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Gold Hospital and Premium Extras Cover
Combined
Gold
$466.64
Bronze Plus Hospital and Premium Extras
Combined
Bronze+
$325.44
Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$304.27
-
Bronze Plus Hospital
Hospital
Bronze+
$130.41
-
Premium Extras
Extras
-
$466.60
-

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

Overall Reserve Bank Health price increase

Reserve Bank HealthIndustry average

What Reserve Bank Health Specialises In

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

Hospital Coverage
Gold
Comprehensive — all clinical categories
Bronze+
17+ clinical categories, plus added cover
Extras Coverage
General Dental
Major Dental
Endodontic
Orthodontic
Optical
Non-PBS Pharmaceuticals
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic

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

Excellent Service Record1 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), Reserve Bank Health has a Excellent Service Record.

20Complaint 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

1
Complaints
0.05
Mkt Share %
100%
Resolved
No complaints in the last two quarters

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
0
Oct-Dec '24
1
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

Top Complaint Categories — All Insurers Combined
Industry-wide from all 35+ insurers, Q1 2025-26. Not specific to Reserve Bank Health.
Disputes referred to insurer100%
How Reserve Bank 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.

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

20
1 complaints
Reserve Bank Health
28.58
Industry Avg

Reserve Bank Health's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.05%). With just 1 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 Reserve Bank Health1800 027 299 or info@myrbhs.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 Reserve Bank Health to Competitors

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

PricingCompare Reserve Bank 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 rangeReserve Bank Health offers 18 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionReserve Bank Health holds 0.05% market share among Australian health insurers.
Reserve Bank HealthReserve Bank Health
Current Fund
Policies
18
Rating
N/A
Hospital From*
$130.41/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Excellent

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

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 1800 027 299Claims: 1800 027 299Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
info@myrbhs.com.au
Online
http://www.myrbhs.com.au
Mail
GPO Box 3947SYDNEYNSW 2001

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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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