Michelle Zydower
Welcoming customers back into our Melbourne stores
Medibank is reopening its Melbourne retail stores from today with strict health and safety standards in place to protect our people and customers.
Women more likely to seek mental health treatment
New Medibank Group data shows the number of women admitted to hospital last financial year for mental health treatment across Australia was more than double that of men.
50% premium reduction accessed by thousands of Medibank customers on JobKeeper or JobSeeker support
Thousands of Medibank and ahm customers on JobKeeper or JobSeeker have already accessed a 50% waiver on their premiums for up to 6 months, saving them on average around $800.
A record $185 million support package for Medibank and ahm customers
Medibank and ahm are providing further hardship support to customers impacted financially by the pandemic lockdown in areas that have been declared a state of disaster due to COVID-19, which right now is Victoria.
Top names revealed for new pets during COVID-19
Luna has topped the list as the most popular name for new dogs and cats during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Australians inspired to live happier and healthier lives
The Live Better program is encouraging Australians to get active, eat healthy and practice mindfulness as it celebrates its 1-year anniversary with half a million healthy interactions through its online content, activities, and rewards program.
Customers in financial distress benefit from extended hardship policy
Medibank and ahm customers in severe financial distress are able to access a 50% discount on their premiums for up to 6 months, or further suspend their policy for up to 3 months as part of a $180 million assistance package.
Extra extras – ahm customers get another year to use any unclaimed extras annual limits
ahm customers will have any unused extras annual limits rolled over into the following year for services such as dental, psychology and physio, as a result of not being able to use some of their health services during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Small businesses inspiring Australians to keep active through Live Better at Home
Medibank is throwing its support behind small businesses in the health and wellbeing space with its Live Better at Home Champions program.