Core Hospital (Basic+) & Select Extras
By: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.
Pricing for a single in NSW, under 65
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Hospital Coverage — Basic+ Tier
Review the hospital clinical categories covered under this Basic+ tier policy, including covered, restricted, and excluded services, plus any important notes or conditions.
| Clinical category | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heart & Vascular | Excluded | - |
| Brain & Nervous System | Excluded | - |
| Eye (Not Cataracts) | Covered | - |
| Cataracts | Excluded | - |
| Ear, Nose & Throat | Excluded | - |
| Back, Neck & Spine | Excluded | - |
| Bone, Joint & Muscle | Excluded | - |
| Joint Reconstructions | Covered | - |
| Joint Replacements | Excluded | - |
| Dialysis | Excluded | - |
Waiting Periods
Standard waiting periods apply. If transferring from another insurer with equivalent cover, served waiting periods are recognised under portability rules.
Extras Coverage — Mid Level
Annual limits and benefit percentages shown below.
| Service | Annual limit | Benefit % | Waiting period | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | $400 | $71.00 | 2 months | |
| Major dental | $600 | $560.00 | 12 months | |
| Endodontic | – | $119.00 | 12 months | |
| Optical | $245 | $245.00 | 2 months | |
| Physiotherapy | $500 | $44.00 | 2 months | |
| Chiropractic | $500 | $44.00 | 2 months | |
| Podiatry | $400 | $32.00 | 2 months | |
| Remedial massage | – | $33.00 | 2 months | |
| Orthotics | – | 100% | 2 months | |
| Non-PBS pharmaceuticals | $400 | $55.00 | 2 months | |
| Health management | $125 | $125.00 | 2 months | |
| Vaccinations | – | $55.00 | 2 months |
Hospital Agreements
Queensland Country Health Fund has agreements with 60 private hospitals across Australia.
When you're treated at an agreed hospital, you're covered for accommodation, theatre fees, and prostheses at the negotiated rate — minimising or eliminating gap payments. At a non-agreed hospital, you may face significant out-of-pocket costs even for covered procedures.
| Hospital | Suburb | State | Agreement | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney | Darlinghurst | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Macquarie University Hospital | Macquarie Park | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Sydney Adventist Hospital | Wahroonga | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Prince of Wales Private Hospital | Randwick | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Hurstville Private Hospital | Hurstville | NSW | Day surgery | |
| Norwest Private Hospital | Bella Vista | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Westmead Private Hospital | Westmead | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Kareena Private Hospital | Caringbah | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Lingard Private Hospital | Merewether | NSW | Full agreement | |
| Newcastle Private Hospital | New Lambton Heights | NSW | Full agreement |
Policy Features
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About Insurer
Queensland Country Health Fund is a not-for-profit Australian health insurer. They offer 108 policies across hospital, extras, and combined cover.
Queensland Country Health Fund is a not-for-profit health fund and part of the HBF group. Based in regional Queensland, it offers hospital, extras and combined cover, with profits retained to fund member benefits and services.
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This page provides a summary of Core Hospital (Basic+) & Select Extras by Queensland Country Health Fund 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 Queensland Country Health Fund
- 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 Queensland Country Health Fund.
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