Pricing for a couple in NSW, under 65
Premium calculated for the profile shown, before the government rebate.
Core Hospital Silver Plus pricing by household
Monthly premiums in NSW for an adult under 65, before the government rebate. Every household this policy is sold to is listed.
| Excess | Single | Couple | Family | Single parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $188.27/month | $376.54/month | $376.54/month | $301.23/month |
| $750 | $174.69/month | $349.38/month | $349.38/month | $279.50/month |
Single pricing in NSW
| Excess | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $43.33 | $188.27 | $2,259.24 |
| $750 | $40.20 | $174.69 | $2,096.28 |
Couple pricing in NSW
| Excess | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $86.66 | $376.54 | $4,518.48 |
| $750 | $80.41 | $349.38 | $4,192.56 |
Family pricing in NSW
| Excess | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $86.66 | $376.54 | $4,518.48 |
| $750 | $80.41 | $349.38 | $4,192.56 |
Single parent pricing in NSW
| Excess | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $69.32 | $301.23 | $3,614.76 |
| $750 | $64.32 | $279.50 | $3,354.00 |
Hospital Coverage — Silver+ Tier
Review the hospital clinical categories covered under this Silver+ tier policy, including covered, restricted, and excluded services, plus any important notes or conditions.
| Clinical category | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heart & Vascular | Covered | - |
| Brain & Nervous System | Covered | - |
| Eye (Not Cataracts) | Covered | - |
| Cataracts | Excluded | - |
| Ear, Nose & Throat | Covered | - |
| Back, Neck & Spine | Covered | - |
| Bone, Joint & Muscle | Covered | - |
| 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.
Hospital Agreements
Defence Health 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
Defence Health is a not-for-profit health insurer based in VIC. They offer 127 policies across hospital, extras, and combined cover.
Defence Health is a restricted, not-for-profit health fund for the Australian Defence community, including serving and former ADF members, Defence employees and their families. It offers hospital, extras and combined cover to eligible members.
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Important Information
This page provides a summary of Core Hospital Silver Plus by Defence Health 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 Defence Health
- 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 9 September 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 Defence Health.
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