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Essential Extras

By: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.

Estimated premium
$151.50
ForSingle · NSW · Under 65

Pricing for a single in NSW, under 65

Premium calculated for current profile with rebate applied.

$0 excess
$34.87/week
$151.50/month · $1,818.00/year

Extras Coverage — Top Level

Annual limits and benefit percentages shown below.

Total service covered16
Dental4
Optical1
Physiotherapy7
ServiceAnnual limitDetails
General dental$1,250
Major dental
Endodontic
Orthodontic
Optical$200
Physiotherapy$400
Chiropractic
Podiatry
Osteopathy
Acupuncture$150
Remedial massage
Dietetics
Exercise physiology
Non-PBS pharmaceuticals$200
Chinese herbal medicine
Health management$75

Policy Features

See which additional policy features are included, not included, or subject to conditions such as waiting periods or loyalty rules.

Co-paymentCheck PDS
AmbulanceIncluded
Accident cover (no excess)Check PDS
Hospital-at-homeCheck PDS
Loyalty benefitsCheck PDS
Health management programsCheck PDS
Gap cover schemeIncluded

Compare with Similar Policies

Premiums shown for your current profile — adjust in Live Mode panel to see all values update.

Feature
Essential Extras
Insurer
Premium/week (live)
Excess
Categories covered
Hospital agreements
HIF
$34.87/wk
$0
0
60

About Insurer

HIF is a not-for-profit Australian health insurer. They offer 74 policies across hospital, extras, and combined cover.

TypeNot-for-profit
AccessOpen
Total policies74
Hospital agreements60
Ombudsman complaint ratio0.7%
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HIFNot-for-profit · Open

HIF, the Health Insurance Fund of Australia, is a not-for-profit health fund that has operated since 1954. It offers a choice of hospital, extras and combined cover, along with travel insurance.

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Important Information

This page provides a summary of Essential Extras by HIF based on data from PrivateHealth.gov.au. It is general information only and may not reflect the most current policy terms.

Before purchasing this policy:

  • Read the full Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) available from HIF
  • Confirm current pricing directly with the insurer — prices shown are indicative only
  • Check hospital agreements in your area
  • Consider whether the coverage meets your specific health needs
  • Ask about any gap cover arrangements

Data last updated 26 July 2026 from PrivateHealth.gov.au. We may receive a commission if you purchase through links on this page. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by HIF.

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