Pet insurance

SAVE UP TO 15% ON PET INSURANCE*

HCF members can save up to 15% on Pet Insurance. You'll need to have the My Membership app or online member services set up to get the discount. Not a member? Sign up to take advantage of all the benefits we offer.

Your pet is family
Let us protect them too

HCF Pet Insurance can help with the cost of your cat or dog’s eligible vet bills (providing up to 80% back)^. With a range of optional extras, you can pick a policy that’s right for your pet’s life-stage and needs. We offer excess options of $0, $50, $100 and $200.
 
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WHY CHOOSE HCF PET INSURANCE?

Choosing the right pet insurance for your beloved pet can feel overwhelming at times. But with HCF Pet Insurance, there are key benefits for you and your pet. With pet cover from HCF, you can:

  • claim up to 80% back^ on eligible vet bills
  • claim up to $12,145 per year with our Pet Premium Plus Routine Care cover+
  • get a discount of up to 10% on additional pet insurance policies^^
  • access optional benefits with Routine Care (non-insurance benefit) and Dental Illness.
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MYPETPASS – YOUR TICKET TO EXTRA PET PERKS

If you have HCF Pet Insurance you can unlock extra support and savings on everyday pet essentials with myPetPass™++.​​

At no extra cost, myPetPass™ gives you access to:​​

  • 24/7 Live Vet Support through the Pet Portal
  • discounted pet prescription medication, delivered to your door​
  • discounts on a range of flea, tick and worm treatments​
  • savings on premium pet food.​​

With new offers being added regularly, myPetPass™ makes it easier to care for your fur baby.​​

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CLAIM AT THE VET
AND PAY THE GAPONLY®#

When your pet is unwell or injured, get quick and easy access to the treatment your pet needs with HCF’s Pet Insurance, with less out-of-pocket costs for eligible claims.

With GapOnly® you’ll only pay the gap (the difference between the vet’s invoice and the claim benefit under your policy). You can request pre-approval to confirm your cover or claim on-the-spot at participating vets, so you can worry less about the upfront cost of vet bills and focus on your furry family members' health and wellbeing.#

24/7 ONLINE LIVE VET SUPPORT​

HCF Pet Insurance members can connect 24/7 to an experienced Australian registered vet via video call or chat, at no extra cost, with Live Vet Support.

Whether it's providing vet advice, setting up at-home treatment plans, or confirming if you need to visit a vet in person, you can get help when you need it, anytime.

Visit the Pet Portal and select ‘Live Vet’. Terms of Use apply**.​

PET CARE FOR
MORE THAN 1 PET

When you insure more than one dog or cat, you can get up to a 10% discount on each additional pet insurance policy^^.

Pet insurance member portal

Claim, manage your policy, update your details and more through our online portal.

CONTACT US

Customer support

If you have questions about Pet Insurance or need to make changes to your Pet Insurance Policy, you can: 

Complaints

If you wish to make a complaint please visit our FAQs to read more about the complaints process.

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For new policies incepting on or after 21 March 2024 and renewals on or after 17 April 2024

HCF Pet Insurance Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement - Preparation date 21 March 2024

462.9KB PDF

HCF Pet Insurance Target Market Determination (TMD) Pet Essentials

144.7KB PDF

HCF Pet Insurance Pre-existing condition review form

60.7KB PDF

HCF Pet Insurance Target Market Determination (TMD)

147.8KB PDF

HCF Pet Insurance Veterinary Fee Claim Form

116.1KB PDF

HCF Pet Insurance Cruciate Ligament form

60.6KB PDF

Previous Pet Insurance Product Disclosure Statements

Pet Insurance Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

731.6KB PDF

Manchester Unity Product Disclosure Statement - 1 March 2009

307.8KB PDF

Manchester Unity Combined Supplementary PDS - 01 July 2014

184.5KB PDF

Manchester Unity Combined Supplementary PDS - 1 July 2021

325.3KB PDF

Manchester Unity Target Market Determination

91.1KB PDF

HCF Pet Insurance Combined Supplementary PDS (SPDS) and Financial Services Guide - 4 February 2022

90.4KB PDF

Manchester Unity Combined Supplementary PDS and Financial Services Guide - 31 July 2012

26.2KB PDF

Manchester Unity Combined Supplementary PDS - 30 June 2019

283KB PDF

Manchester Unity Supplementary Financial Services Guide

46.6KB PDF

Manchester Unity Claim Form

751.5KB PDF

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HCF Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414 (HCF). HCF Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by HCF. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance.

HCF Pet Insurance is not part of HCF's health insurance business. Please do not assume that pet insurance and health insurance are similar.HCF may receive a commission of up to 13% of the premium for promoting HCF Pet Insurance Policies. HCF sales agents are paid a salary or wages but do not receive a commission or other payments attributable to the sale of HCF Pet Insurance. For more information, contact HCF on 1800 630 681 or petinsurance@hcf.com.au.

Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473; AFSL 241436, is distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414, and arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is closed to new customers and is only available for renewal by existing customers. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance is not part of HCF's health insurance business. Please do not assume that pet insurance and health insurance are similar. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) to ensure this product meets your needs before you renew your cover. Manchester Unity Pet Insurance PDS and TMD available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance.

* All HCF members are eligible for a member discount of at least 10% on HCF Pet Insurance. HCF Ruby and Diamond members get a 15% discount. Existing Manchester Unity Pet Insurance policies are not eligible for discounts under HCF Thank You. Visit the HCF Thank You page for further information. Where relevant, increased discount will be applied automatically at first renewal after advancement in HCF Thank You tier. To be eligible for the discount members need to have the HCF My Membership app or online member services set up. This offer may be subject to change.

^ Policy Terms and Conditions, limits, sub-limits, exclusions, excesses and waiting periods apply.

+ Policy conditions, terms, limits, excesses and waiting periods apply. Up to a total of $12,145 annually with Pet Premium Plus Routine Care, on eligible vet bills. $12,000 for Pet Premium. 

# The gap means the difference between the vet’s invoice and the eligible claim benefit under your policy. GapOnly® is a trademark owned by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure). GapOnly® is available on eligible claims at participating Vets with a pet insurance policy from a GapOnly® pet insurance partner. Meet our partners at gaponly.com.au

** Live Vet Support is a non-insurance service provided by PetSure that gives you 24/7 access to general veterinary telehealth advice for your insured pet(s) via online video or chat, via the Customer Portals owned and operated by PetSure. Live Vet Support is only available while you hold a current HCF Pet Insurance policy. It may be suspended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Live Vet Support should not be used in a medical emergency and cannot provide you with information or advice about your HCF Pet Insurance policy. Access to Live Vet Support consultations is subject to the Customer Portal terms of use. For those terms, and the full terms of use of the service, visit https://petportal-hcf.petsure.com.au.

++ myPetPassTM is a rewards programme provided by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923 (PetSure). Available to holders of active HCF Pet Insurance policies. myPetPassTM perks are provided by PetSure and third-party suppliers (the Providers). Your continued access to and availability of these perks are subject to the terms and conditions of myPetPassTM and the Providers. PetSure and/or the Providers reserve the right to modify, limit or withdraw any of the myPetPassTM perks at any time without notice. PetSure does not guarantee that any particular third-party providers will continue to participate in myPetPassTM through the offer or provision of perks, or that the myPetPassTM rewards programme or any myPetPassTM perks or features of myPetPassTM will continue to be available. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PetSure is not liable for the unavailability or provision of any myPetPassTM perk. Full Terms & Conditions available at https://www.mypetpass.com.au/terms.​​

^^ Discount commences on 5 December 2023 at 12:00am AEST. HCF Pet Insurance policyholders get a 10% discount that applies to their second and subsequent HCF Pet Insurance policies only, based on the order that pet details are entered when you obtain a quote, or the order that policies are purchased (if purchased separately) ("Discount"). Discount is applied to your premium at the time of purchasing a second or subsequent policy for an additional pet, when purchased in the same transaction. For existing policyholders that wish to insure an additional pet, please call us on 1800 630 681 for the Discount to apply. To be eligible for the Discount, second and subsequent policies must be purchased from 5 December 2023 at 12:00am AEST. Application and order of the Discount is reallocated across remaining policies upon a policy cancellation, where there are two (2) or more active policies. Should a policy(s) be cancelled resulting in only one (1) remaining active policy, the multi-pet discount will cease to apply on the next renewal. Discount may be used in conjunction with other offers, unless otherwise specified. Existing Manchester Unity Pet Insurance policies are not eligible for this discount. 10% discount is applied to reduced member rates (if applicable). Eligibility criteria applies for HCF Pet Insurance and is subject to the HCF Pet Insurance terms and conditions (refer to the Product Disclosure Statement). HCF Pet Insurance reserves the right to withdraw, vary or amend this Discount at any time, without notice.