FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

What is the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)?

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 Health insurance explained

The MBS is a list of fees for medical services set by the Australian Government for eligible hospital treatment as a private patient. For in-hospital medical services, Medicare pays 75% of the MBS fee and HBF pays the other 25%.

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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