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St Lukes Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 138 St Lukes Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

St Lukes Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies138
From$88.60/mo
Founded1952
Customer reviews
4.3 stars/ 4 reviews
Excellent Service Record
Based on 7 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from St Lukes 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 St Lukes 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 St Lukes Health.

Explore St Lukes Health Policies

St Lukes Health offers 138 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

44 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $88.60* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

44 policies available
From:$88.6/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

28 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $28.70* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

28 policies available
From:$28.7/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

66 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $166.80* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

66 policies available
From:$166.8/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Astute Gold Hospital and Astute Wellbeing Extras
Combined
Gold
$220.50
Astute Silver Plus Hospital and Astute Wellbeing Extras
Combined
Silver+
$166.90
Astute Bronze Plus Hospital and Astute Wellbeing Extras
Combined
Bronze+
$166.80
Astute Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$142.30
-
Astute Silver Plus Hospital
Hospital
Silver+
$88.70
-
Astute Bronze Plus Hospital
Hospital
Bronze+
$88.60
-
Bronze Hospital
Hospital
Bronze
$141.60
-
Basic Plus Hospital
Hospital
Basic+
$128.10
-
Starter Extras
Extras
-
$28.70
-

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

Overall St Lukes Health price increase

St Lukes HealthIndustry average

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
4.3out of 5
Based on 4 reviewsReviews sourced from
Google Reviews (April 2026).

What St Lukes 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
Bronze
17+ clinical categories
Basic+
Minimal coverage, plus added cover
Extras Coverage
General Dental
Optical
Physiotherapy
Non-PBS Pharmaceuticals
Chiropractic
Psychology
Audiology
Antenatal & Postnatal

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

Excellent Service Record7 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), St Lukes Health Insurance has a Excellent Service Record.

11.67Complaint 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

7
Complaints
0.6
Mkt Share %
100%
Resolved
Quarter-on-Quarter:up 300% (1 → 4 complaints)complaint rate per market share worsening

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
1
Oct-Dec '24
1
Jan-Mar '25
1
Apr-Jun '25
4
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 St Lukes Health.
Disputes referred to insurer100%
How St Lukes 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.

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

11.67
7 complaints
St Lukes Health
28.58
Industry Avg

St Lukes Health Insurance's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.6%). With just 7 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 St Lukes Health1300 651 988 or general@stlukes.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 St Lukes Health to Competitors

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

PricingCompare St Lukes 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 rangeSt Lukes Health Insurance offers 138 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionSt Lukes Health Insurance holds 0.6% market share among Australian health insurers.
St Lukes Health InsuranceSt Lukes Health Insurance
Current Fund
Policies
138
Rating
4.3/5
Hospital From*
$88.60/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Excellent

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

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 1300 651 988Claims: 1300 651 988Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
general@stlukes.com.au
Online
http://www.stlukes.com.au
Mail
93 Cimitiere StreetLauncestonTAS 7250

St Lukes Health Mobile App

App Store
App StoreSt Lukes Health Australia
2.3/5
29 ratings
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Google Play
Google PlaySt Lukes Health Australia
2.8/5
42 reviews·10K+ downloads
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App features: make claims, view claims history, check limits, usage and waiting periods, invite and grant permissions to other adults on your policy, manage and pay premiums, access wellbeing platform. Requires St Lukes membership.

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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