FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

In addition to overseas travel suspensions, does HBF offer other types of suspensions?

In addition to suspensions for overseas travel, members can apply to suspend their policy for a minimum of two months up to a maximum of three years, while they are serving with the Australian Defence Force or for imprisonment. Members have two months upon completion of service or release to resume their policy.

For members with overseas visitors health cover, you can have one period of suspension every three years, for any period from two to six months. So, if you want to return overseas for a short period of time, it’s important you maintain your existing HBF membership as part of your visa condition in maintaining adequate health cover while in Australia.

If you’re experiencing financial hardship there are ways we can help you. Give us a call on 133 423 and, depending on your current situation and how long you’ve been a member with HBF, we can discuss your options.