irishbloo

Has anyone got recommendations for ambulance cover for Wa.We haven't got private health but need to sort out ambulance cover just in case.Thanks in advance.

EvannTel

Weve claimed a couple of times through BUPA and never had a problem. Looks like they do stand alone cover.

irishbloo

Thanks.I just had a quick look.It comes in around $88 per year.Which I suppose doesn't seem too bad when you consider how much an ambulance would cost to call out.

Pollyana

I had to look into it recently and BUPA came out tops if only wanting Ambulance. All the others wanted other stuff, and cost $$$

Swerv-o

Hmmm, this reminds me that I need to take out Ambulance cover. I think I had spotted that HCF were the cheapest, but completely failed to do anything about it...


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Pollyana

Is that NSW? In Qld we don't need to have cover, and I have only researched WA specific, but perhaps I will have a look at HCF, don't remember them coming uo in a WA search.....

Swerv-o

Yeah, NSW. They maybe don't offer cover in WA. Some of these healt fund things are local only.


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Pollyana

Its certainly a minefield. One of the very few things that is easier in Qld.....

Swerv-o

I used to have it included in my Hospital cover, but I discovered that I could save far more than the cost of separate cover by removing it, so I did. Of course, I haven't actually got around to arranging it yet, so it's saving me even more, right up to the point I need an ambulance


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Pollyana

And the problem is that you can't plan in advance for that

irishbloo

HCF doesn't cover Wa.

Pollyana

yeah as Swerv-o said. Best one i came up with was BUPA if it was just for ambulance in WA.
Bad enough trying to find that, so glad I wasn't looking for full insurance, its a nightmare!

spouse of scouse

Hi Irish, how are you going? I hope you enjoyed your holiday, we're just back from ours and had a mega time but I'm glad to be home again!

HBF does stand alone urgent ambulance cover in WA - have a look at this link
https://www.hbf.com.au/health-insura...gent-ambulance

The blurb says the premium for single coverage is $68.25 per annum, after the government rebate of 29.4% is deducted from the premium. You can get an instant online quote by following the above link.

irishbloo

Thanks Spouse,I will have a look at that one.Yes we had a great holiday.I"m pleased to hear yours was good.No place like home though.