Released 19 Mar 2020, 4:05AM

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Telehealth benefits now included on your extras cover!

Telehealth benefits are now included on your extras cover. We know you love using extras and we want to help you use them safely. Telehealth consultations are a way to claim one-to-one video and phone consults, based on your existing extras cover benefits.

Claimable telehealth services include:

  • physiotherapy
  • occupational therapy
  • psychology
  • speech therapy
  • dietetics

Learn more about how to use telehealth benefits here.

RBHS support

RBHS has arranged additional support measures for our members during COVID-19. Our support measures are:

  • Hospital treatment for COVID-19 included for our hospital cover. Existing members have cover for COVID-19 admissions. New members and upgrades to hospital cover will need to serve a two-month waiting period before COVID-19 is included.
  • Telehealth and video consultations for members with extras cover: If you have extras cover, you will be able to claim the usual face-to-face consultation benefits for telehealth/video consultations during this time for;
    • Psychology
    • Physiotherapy
    • Occupational therapy
    • Speech therapy
    • Dietetics

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Telehealth – everything you need to know and how you can access it

As part of your extras cover, you have access to telehealth benefits on your extras cover. Read more about telehealth benefits with this short explainer.

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Frequently asked questions

Our usual process applies. If you switch and you do not already have cover with another fund, a 2-month waiting period applies for Coronavirus and there are a range of other waiting periods up to 12 months. You can find more info here.

No, health funds aren’t allowed to cover you overseas, so this is a question for your travel insurer. As long as you maintain your health cover, we’ll be here when you get back.

It’s important to know the situation is changing quickly and that the rules and arrangements for travel insurance might have changed recently. We strongly recommend you review government advice and talk with your travel insurer during this time.