Alternatives to Medibank Private
Mar 3rd 2011, 5:35 am
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Alternatives to Medibank Private
A bit of a knee-jerk reaction but Medibank Private have sent us notices that their fees will increase as of 1 April so I was wondering what the other providers offer for $177/month for family cover.
Mar 3rd 2011, 5:39 am
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Mar 3rd 2011, 6:35 am
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Re: Alternatives to Medibank Private
Blimey, very little I should think. Ours costs $257 a month!
Mar 3rd 2011, 7:28 am
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They are definitely getting the flick given they have just given me back the princely sum of $191 of my son's $3500 orthodontic treatment. Thieving...
Mar 3rd 2011, 8:04 am
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Re: Alternatives to Medibank Private
Count yourself lucky. Those robbing barstewards are getting the flick from me. $290 for a couple with Advantage Top level hospital and some extras. I can see little advantage to me other than Medibank getting to rip me off.
Mar 3rd 2011, 8:11 am
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Re: Alternatives to Medibank Private
Well I am on the low-cover plan so that might explain why my charges are lower than everyone else. Will give iSelect a go.
Mar 3rd 2011, 7:40 pm
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Yup, HCF but they have just managed to get me some elective surgery with little out of pocket so I am not complaining!
Mar 4th 2011, 9:15 pm
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Re: Alternatives to Medibank Private
We're Medibank on the SmartPlus package I think. About $240 per month for 2A+2C. Son went for op via emergency room and there was no excess and no bill for surgery, private room etc.
But went for Orthodontic appt. and paid $108 just for a visit and only got $26 back!!!! Ikes~!
May have to view this Iselect......
But went for Orthodontic appt. and paid $108 just for a visit and only got $26 back!!!! Ikes~!
May have to view this Iselect......
