In 2022, Medibank's database was hacked and 9.7 million Australians had their personal information stolen, leading to a drop in consumer trust for Medibank.
A disproportionately high number of complaints were made about Medibank in the last financial year, although many of these were about the cyber hack.
Medibank's cheapest hospital and extras policy costs around $104 a month but Bupa, Frank and nib all offer combined policies for less than $95 a month.
What types of health insurance does Medibank offer?
Medibank offers a range of hospital and extras cover. To help find the best health insurance policy for you, it's best to compare multiple providers.
There are a few ways to claim on your Medibank health insurance policy.
Online: Register and log in to Medibank or use the MyMedibank app. Select 'Make a claim' and follow the instructions. Medibank will pay any benefits directly into your bank account.
Membership card: If you have your membership card with you, you may be able to claim extras benefits on the spot from your healthcare provider.
By phone: If you have an Android phone, you can use your digital card in the My Medibank app to tap and claim at extras providers with a HICAPS machine.
In store: Visit a Medibank store with your completed claim form and the original invoices or receipts.
By post: Send Medibank a letter with your completed claim form and the original invoices or receipts to the following address:
The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman received a disproportionately high number of complaints about Medibank in the last financial year - Medibank has 27.1% of market share but accounted for 29.9% of all complaints. However, many of these complaints were in relation to the cyber attack in 2022. Of all claims investigated by the Ombudsman, Medibank accounted for only 19.2% - far less than its 27.1% market share.
Congratulations, Medibank!
Medibank received the following highly commended awards in the 2024 Product Awards:
"Medibank was recognised 4 times at the latest Finder Awards. If you're after a reliable brand, it's hard to look past. But if you're keen to go with a not-for-profit, or you just want a very cheap extras policy, you should probably look elsewhere."
Medibank offers a wide range of levels for hospital cover including two Basic policies, three Bronze policies, three Silver policies and one Gold policy. It also offers five different Extras policies.
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Nicola Middlemiss is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience in personal finance and insurance. She has contributed to Domain, Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Insurance Business Australia, offering in-depth insights into commercial insurance in the Australian market. Nicola holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Leeds and a Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) certification, which complies with ASIC standards. See full bio
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