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The Process

From first call to covered — in six steps.

Clear, fast, and completely free. Here's exactly what happens.

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Step One

We get to know your situation

One of our specialists has a conversation with you to understand exactly what you need. We ask about your age, income, health priorities, current cover, and what matters most to you. Everything we need to do the job properly.

Cover type & who needs coverCurrent fund & policyIncome for rebate calculationHealth priorities & preferences
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Step Two

We calculate your real price

Using the information you've provided, our system calculates your LHC loading, government rebate tier, and the actual out-of-pocket premium you'll pay. No sticker prices — just what it will actually cost you.

LHC loading calculatedGovernment rebate appliedYouth discount (under 30)Actual premium — not advertised price
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Step Three

We compare your current plan

We benchmark your existing cover against the plans available on our panel. You see exactly how your current policy stacks up — what you're getting, what you're missing, and whether you're paying too much for it.

Current plan benchmarkedSide-by-side comparisonCover gaps identifiedValue assessment
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Step Four

We recommend the right plan

Based on everything we've learned, we identify the plan that best fits your needs and budget. We present our recommendation clearly — no pressure, just a straightforward explanation of why this plan works for you.

Needs-based recommendationFund & tier matched to youNo pressure to decideAlternative options available
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Step Five

We walk you through it

We take you through the recommended plan line by line — what's covered, what's not, your excess, waiting periods, and how to claim. We answer every question until you're completely comfortable and confident.

Full plan walkthroughWaiting periods explainedExcess & claiming explainedAll questions answered
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Step Six

We handle the paperwork

Once you're happy, we manage the entire application on your behalf. We complete the forms, submit to the fund, and arrange your start date. If you're switching, we notify your old fund so your cover is continuous.

We complete the applicationSubmitted to fund on your behalfStart date arrangedOld fund notified if switching
Hospital Tiers

All four tiers explained.

Australian hospital cover is regulated into four tiers. We compare all of them.

Basic

Minimum hospital cover. Limited clinical categories, often restricted.

Bronze

Covers more categories including common procedures. A step up from basic.

Silver

Mid-range with most clinical categories. Good balance for most families.

Gold

Top-level cover. All clinical categories, no restrictions. Full peace of mind.

Questions

Things people often ask.

Most people complete the needs analysis in under 2 minutes. Comparing plans takes as long as you like. Applying takes around 10–15 minutes.
No — don't cancel first. When you switch, the new fund notifies the old one. Your cover is continuous with no gap.
Waiting periods are set by law for hospital cover (2 months for most services, 12 months for pre-existing). If you're switching with equivalent cover, most waiting periods are waived.
The government subsidises private health insurance through a rebate — a percentage off your premium. It's income-tested. Our tool calculates it automatically based on your income.
Yes. Hospital-only, extras-only, or combined. The rebate applies to both, but LHC loading only applies to hospital cover.

Ready to start step one?

Takes about 2 minutes. No account, no commitment.