Essentials Hospital Basic Plus
Compare 86 Defence Health policies. Prices shown for: Single, NSW, Age 30, $500 excess.
Defence Health
Essentials Hospital Basic Plus
$204.85
Emergency and non-emergency ambulance covered
Bone, joint and muscle covered
Dental surgery covered
Gastrointestinal endoscopy covered
Hernia and appendix covered
Excess
Why this cover
Hospital Cover
- Bone, Joint & Muscle
- Joint Reconstructions
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Hernia & Appendix
Pricing & Value
- Monthly premium from
- $97.92
- Excess
- $250 – $750
- Hospital tier
- BasicPlus
Good Service Record1.47× average complaint rate · Q1-Q3 2025Source: Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Quarterly Report, Q1-Q3 2025
Inclusions
Waiting periods recognised
Change your mind within 30 days
We do all the paperwork for you
Hospital Cover
6 covered29 not covered
CoveredRestrictedNot Covered
Heart & Vascular
Brain & Nervous System
Eye (Not Cataracts)
Cataracts
Ear, Nose & Throat
Back, Neck & Spine
Extras Cover
Defence Health
Essentials Hospital Basic Plus
$204.85
Emergency and non-emergency ambulance covered
Bone, joint and muscle covered
Dental surgery covered
Gastrointestinal endoscopy covered
Hernia and appendix covered
Excess
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