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Finding affordable health insurance in NT
The cost of health insurance is influenced by a variety of factors, including your personal requirements, state demographics, the level of competition between health funds, and the health trends in your area.
Not all policies are created equal. Even when they seem similar, they can be drastically different in features and benefits, which is why it’s so important that you carefully review the terms and conditions of a policy before purchasing.
To make sure that you’re getting maximum value for your premium, it’s important that you compare apples to apples and decide which one offers you the most benefits for your buck.
Health insurance NT: Exclusions and waiting periods
If you were to become pregnant and your policy excludes maternity treatments and services, then you will have to pay entire cost pregnancy related services not covered by Medicare. The same applies if your policy includes a pregnancy waiting period of 12 months and you fall pregnant before this period has been served.
That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you are aware and understand all these details before purchasing your policy.
Exclusions
Exclusions refer to all treatments not covered by your policy, meaning you cannot claim for these specific services. For example, most insurers exclude cover for any claims you make if two years have passed since you received treatment – even if that treatment is covered by your policy.
Other common exclusions usually include:
- Any claims that you make if your membership has been suspended.
- Treatment received overseas.
- Treatments not covered by your policy.
- If you can get the treatment from the government for free.
- Treatment received by a family member or business partner.
Waiting periods
A waiting period is the time you’ll have to wait before you can gain access to the services and treatments available on your policy. Waiting periods rarely get waived and is a general practice to protect the company against people taking out a policy just to receive treatment and then cancelling immediately afterwards.
Typical waiting periods might include:
- 2 months: for some extras, like physio and general dental services, as well as psychiatric care, rehabilitation, and palliative care.
- 2 months: for some major dental procedures, like crowns and bridges.
- 6 months: for Optometry, like your glasses and contact lenses.
- 12 months: for pregnancy and birth-related services, like obstetricians’ fees.
- 12 months: for pre-existing conditions, like cancer.
Because waiting periods, in general, are almost never waived, it might be worth getting cover as soon as possible to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Are ambulance services covered in NT?
No, ambulance services are not covered by the Northern Territory Government. The cost of emergency ambulance services is charged per kilometre and includes a call out fee. To cover these costs, you either need to become a member of St John Ambulance or take out private health insurance that includes ambulance cover with your policy.
Are dental services free in the Northern Territory?
Yes, there are free public dental services for those living in the NT if:
- You’re part of the Federal Government’s cleft lip and cleft palate scheme,
- You have a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or a Centrelink Health Care Card, or
- You’re under 18 years old, don’t work full-time, and are still in school.
You can also access free emergency dental care if you’re a remote resident (meaning more than a 100km from your nearest health service) and don’t have access to private dental.