FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

When can I start using my hospital insurance?

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 Membership & claims

When you buy hospital insurance for the first time or after not having it for a long time, or you upgrade to include a new service, there will generally be a waiting period you need to serve before you can claim.

At HBF, waiting periods for hospital insurance are as follows

  • 12 months for pre-existing conditions* and Pregnancy and birth
  • Two months for other in-hospital treatments
  • Seven days for Urgent ambulance (by road)
  • From the day after you join for Accident Cover*

HBF provides health insurance products in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Northern Territory.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we live and work. We want to play our part in ensuring that our shared presence brings genuine benefit to First Nations people. View our Reconciliation Action Plan to learn more.

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