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Westfund Health Insurance Review 2026

Compare 150 Westfund Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Westfund Health Insurance - Quick Facts

Policies150
From$57.55/mo
Founded1953
Customer reviews
3.2 stars/ 6 reviews
Good Service Record
Based on 19 complaints  |  Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Ombudsman data from Westfund 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 Westfund 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 Westfund Health.

Explore Westfund Health Policies

Westfund Health offers 150 health insurance policies across three coverage types. Prices shown are for Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Hospital Cover

72 policies covering private hospital treatment, from $57.55* per month. Ranges from Basic tier (lowest coverage, avoid Medicare Levy Surcharge) to Gold tier (highest coverage, most treatments included).

72 policies available
From:$57.55/mo*
*For Single
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Extras Cover

74 policies covering general treatment (dental, optical, physio, etc.), from $21.58* per month. Extras policies help reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyday health services not covered by Medicare.

74 policies available
From:$21.58/mo*
*For Single
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Combined Cover

4 policies bundling both hospital and extras coverage, from $350.30* per month. Combined policies often include a discount (typically 2–5%) compared to purchasing hospital and extras separately.

4 policies available
From:$350.3/mo*
*For Single
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Policy Name
Type
Tier
Price*
Hospital
Extras
Silver Plus Family Hospital (Dependants under 25)
Combined
Silver+
$350.30
Athlete Gold Hospital
Hospital
Gold
$300.69
-
Silver Plus Everyday Hospital
Hospital
Silver+
$142.18
-
Bronze Plus Hospital
Hospital
Bronze+
$121.25
-
Bronze Hospital
Hospital
Bronze
$105.21
-
Basic Plus Hospital
Hospital
Basic+
$57.55
-
Dental Saver Extras
Extras
-
$21.58
-
-

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

Overall Westfund Health price increase

Westfund HealthIndustry average

Customer Reviews

Google Reviews
3.2out of 5
Based on 6 reviewsReviews sourced from
Google Reviews (April 2026).

What Westfund 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
Endodontic
Optical
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Podiatry
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 Westfund compares to other Australian health insurers based on pricing, service record, and product range.

Good Service Record19 complaints in Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 89% 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), Westfund has a Good Service Record.

21.11Complaint Rateper 1% market share · last 12 months
11%Investigation Rate11% required formal investigation
89%Resolution Rate89% 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

19
Complaints
0.9
Mkt Share %
89%
Resolved
Quarter-on-Quarter:down 50% (6 → 3 complaints)complaint rate per market share improving

Complaints per Quarter

Latest quarter
Previous quarters
Industry avg: 7.1
4
Oct-Dec '24
6
Jan-Mar '25
6
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 Westfund Health.
Disputes referred to insurer74%
Resolved at first contact16%
Formal investigations11%
How Westfund 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.

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

21.11
19 complaints
Westfund Health
28.58
Industry Avg

Westfund's rate appears higher due to small market share (0.9%). With just 19 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 Westfund Health1300 937 838 or enquiries@westfund.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 Westfund Health to Competitors

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

PricingCompare Westfund'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 rangeWestfund offers 150 policies — compare the breadth of coverage options available.
Market PositionWestfund holds 0.9% market share among Australian health insurers.
WestfundWestfund
Current Fund
Policies
150
Rating
3.2/5
Hospital From*
$57.55/mo
Type
For-profit
Service
Good

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

Contact & Support

Phone
General: 1300 937 838Claims: 1300 937 838Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST
Email
enquiries@westfund.com.au
Online
http://www.westfund.com.au
Mail
PO Box 235LithgowNSW 2790

Westfund Health Mobile App

App Store
App StoreWestfund Health Australia
2.7/5
70 ratings
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Google Play
Google PlayWestfund Health Australia
3.0/5
91 reviews·10K+ downloads
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App features: add membership card to Apple Wallet, make photo claims, check limits, view claims history, update details, and make premium payments with Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay.

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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