The amount you can claim back at Members’ Choice providers, up to annual limits. Fixed amounts apply at non-Members’ Choice providers, up to annual limits.
Ambulance Cover
- Unlimited Emergency Ambulance Australia-wide
What is a waiting period?
The time you need to wait before you can receive benefits for services or items listed in your cover.
When do they apply?
To new members, or when switching to a higher level of cover.
Switching funds?
If you're switching from another health fund, on similar cover, we'll recognise waiting periods already served.
What is a pre-existing condition?
An ailment, illness or condition that, in the opinion of a Medical Practitioner appointed by Medibank, the signs or symptoms existed at any time during the six months before you either took out your new cover, or transferred to a higher level of cover (12 month waiting period applies).
| Inclusions | Waiting period
What is a waiting period? The time you need to wait before you can receive benefits for services or items listed in your cover. When do they apply? To new members, or when switching to a higher level of cover. Switching funds? If you're switching from another health fund, on similar cover, we'll recognise waiting periods already served. What is a pre-existing condition? An ailment, illness or condition that, in the opinion of a Medical Practitioner appointed by Medibank, the signs or symptoms existed at any time during the six months before you either took out your new cover, or transferred to a higher level of cover (12 month waiting period applies). |
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State ambulance schemes
QLD & TAS
Ambulance Cover is not available to residents of these states as they are covered by state schemes.
NSW & ACT
Residents with private hospital cover don't need Ambulance Cover; it's already funded by a levy on your premium. If you have a Commonwealth concession card, you are entitled to free ambulance services.
WA
We don't pay benefits if you're aged 65 or over and are eligible for free ambulance services. If you're eligible for subsidised services, you may be able to claim the remaining cost from Medibank. A $100 per day payment applies to non-emergency transport as classified by the ambulance service.
For more information call us on 1300 585 761.
Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card holders are covered for state ambulance services in every State by the Department.
In some States and Territories government concession card holders are entitled to free ambulance services (such as Health Care Concession Card holders in ACT, NSW and Vic, Pensioner Concession Card holders in ACT, NSW, NT, Vic and WA and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders in NSW and NT).
Supporting documents
Awarded Outstanding Value Health Insurance 17 years running
We're proud to deliver award-winning health insurance products, but don't just take our word for it. Canstar have awarded Medibank an outstanding value award for health insurance in Australia for the 17th year in a row.
Why choose Medibank?
30 day cooling off period
If you're not completely happy with your cover in the first 30 days of joining, let us know and we'll transfer you to a more suitable cover or refund your premiums (as long as no claims have been made).
Better health. Let's get there together.
We want to help you look after yourself and the ones you love. In fact, we've been helping Australians find better health for over 40 years. Our staff have the knowledge and expertise to understand the individual needs of our members — all 3.7 million of them.
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