HIF includes benefits for some services via telehealth as standard on Extras coverWe know that it’s important that our members have convenient treatment options.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
New CEO, Justin James commits to renewing member confidenceLeading national private health insurer HIF has appointed a new CEO with a bold plan to renew confidence.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF first to pay benefits for teledentistry consultations during the COVID-19 pandemicHIF is the first Australian health fund to offer benefits for teledentistry consultations delivered during the COVID-19 crisis.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF enables benefits for some Extras services via telehealth channelsHIF will be temporarily providing Telehealth benefits for some Extras health services.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF ensures Members with Hospital Cover are protected against CoronavirusHIF today announced that Members with private hospital insurance will be eligible for treatment resulting from COVID-19 at no extra cost.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF postpones the 2020 premium increase for six months to address COVID-19 concerns.HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson, today announced that HIF would postpone the 2020 premium increase until 1 October 2020.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF introduces a special financial hardship suspension arrangement for MembersIn response to the Coronavirus pandemic, HIF has introduced a new policy suspension option for Members who are struggling financially.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF’s workforce now operating at home with minimal disruption to MembersIn line with the Prime Minister’s recommendation, HIF’s workforce is now operating from home.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Non-urgent elective surgery temporarily suspended in AustraliaEffective March 25, all non-urgent elective surgery has been suspended temporarily.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF remains open for business during COVID-19 outbreak HIF understands that COVID-19 is of great concern right now, but it's business as usual for our Members.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Health insurance and Coronavirus - here's what you need to know.It’s natural to be concerned about the Coronavirus at the moment. Here’s what we know so far.Category:HIF News, COVID-19 UpdatesRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF receives environmental accolade after a decade of carbon neutral certification.West Australian based health insurer HIF has been recognised by the Carbon Reduction Institute for its efforts in helping protect the environment.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF and HealthShare Partner Up to Enhance Member ExperienceHIF has partnered with leading digital health platform HealthShare to empower its Members to make better informed decisions about their healthcare.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Happy HIF Members Since 2014Peter and Margaret switched to HIF from Medibank in 2014 and were amazed by the savings they made, as well as our great dental and optical benefits...Category:HIF News, Member ReviewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
A Breakdown of Some of the Major Changes of the Health Insurance ReformsIn early September, the Government passed an amendment to the private health insurance legislation. The goal is to make health cover simpler and more affordable for Australians. The changes as a result of this amendment will be rolled out on 1 April 2019. So what are some of the major health reform changes and how might they affect you?Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Health Insurance or “Self-Insurance”? What You Need to KnowHave you ever heard of the term “self-insurance”? It’s being referred to as an alternative to the traditional process of taking out a health insurance policy as a safety net. But can you really afford to self-insure and is it the safest option? According to finance and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, “The answer is probably not. You never really know when a medical issue can pop up and how much it’s going to cost you, the reality is that not everyone can afford to fork out $35,000 when the time comes.” With this in mind, Bessie discusses the importance of having health insurance and being covered if the worst happened.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Introducing our New HIF Member AppDid you know there's a new and improved HIF Member app? Replacing our previous SmartClaim app, we’ve now made it even easier to make a claim and access your membership info, policy details and claims history all in one place. It’s just one more way we’re making a ‘hifference’ for our Members.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Perth Wildcats Stay Healthy With HIFHIF and the Perth Wildcats are pleased to announce a renewed three-year partnership, following the success of our work together over the past five years. Perth Wildcats chief executive officer Troy Georgiu said this week, “Having partners closely aligned to the Perth Wildcats culture and its values is extremely important. Like the Wildcats, HIF is a very proud and highly successful Western Australian brand and one that is committed to looking after and rewarding its members, this demonstration of loyalty and long term commitment is a testament to the strength of our relationship and one that we are very grateful for.” Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Confirms No Change to Hospital Coverage and Medical BenefitsFollowing recent reports that other health funds intend to remove or decrease services from their basic and/or mid-tier hospital policies, HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson made these comments.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
80,000 West Australians are waiting to see a public hospital specialistThe West Australia has reported that, "Almost 80,000 West Australians are waiting to see a public hospital specialist to find out if they need surgery, with an average waiting time of more than a year at Fiona Stanley Hospital." In fact, the waiting to wait patients who need to be assessed for surgery show that at the end of December last year, 79,517 patients were were waiting for their first appointment.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What You Need to Know About the 1 April Rate ChangeEvery year, health insurance premiums in Australia go up. This is for a few reasons, but mostly to cater for growth in the industry and to ensure that the private health system can sustain itself. In her latest article for HIF, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains all you need to know about the April 1 rate change. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Perth Scorchers Sign HIF as Official Health Insurance PartnerThe Perth Scorchers announce partnership with HIF, who have joined the team as an official partner for the 2017/18 season. HIF Executive Manager Anne Humphrey said: "HIF is excited to be on the Perth Scorchers team. We are confident that this sponsorship will help encourage our members to live more healthy and active lives, and make better choices about their health"Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Continues to Offer Outstanding Value Health Cover in 2017For the fourth year running, we've scooped a host of industry awards for 'Outstanding Value' health cover. Click through now to find out more...Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF announces partnership with new TEN show, Pooches at Play.Exciting news! HIF has partnered with Pooches at Play, a brand new lifestyle and entertainment show on TEN which will air on Saturday 15 July at 2:30pm through to September. Click through to find out more...Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment