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This is how health cover works. A visual guide for coming off your family's policy

By HBF
5minutes
12 June 2023
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‘Adulting’ can be defined as the completion of mundane tasks. While you may see educating yourself on health cover as peak adulting – hopefully after this visual adventure you’ll feel motivated to tackle the task.

Before we set off on our adventure, there’s some extra reading here that can always be referenced and is super handy if you’re in the position of deciding what to do after coming off your parents’ policy.

With HBF, you can stay on your family policy until you turn 21, as long as you're not married or living in a de-facto relationship. You can stay on the policy a few more years – until you're 31 – if you’re a full-time student or earning a taxable income of less than $24,500 per year.

We can tell you value your wellbeing just by being here, so pat yourself on the back and enjoy the visual guide.

A visual guide for dependants info-graphic

A visual guide for dependants info-graphic

A visual guide for dependants info-graphic

A visual guide for dependants info-graphic

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Let us help you find the right cover for the right price

HBF offer a range of cover options, to both ease you into 'adulting' while benefiting your wellbeing. We can also support you in prioritising specific health priorities like mental health, optical, or physio.

We're here to help. Call us on 133 423 to discuss your cover options.


This article contains general information only and does not take into account the health, personal situation or needs of any person. In conjunction with your GP or treating health care professional, please consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances.

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