SKIN CHECKS CAN SAVE LIVES
Skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers in Australia each year^. Regular skin checks can lead to early detection and diagnosis of skin cancer when it’s most treatable.
Thanks to our partnership with MoleMap, we’re offering eligible members* a free skin check at selected HCF locations throughout the year. Appointments are limited.
Because our members are at the heart of everything we do and we put their health before anything else.
HOW SKIN CHECKS WORK
Who should get a skin check?
Consider getting a skin check if:
- you’ve noticed a new or changing mole
- you have a family history of skin cancer
- you have fair skin prone to sunburn
- you haven’t had a skin check in more than 1 year.
What’s involved?
An experienced melanographer (skin cancer specialist) from MoleMap will give you a thorough head-to-toe assessment in a private room. The session will take up to 20 mins.
Any suspicious moles will be photographed using under-the-skin imaging and sent electronically to a dermatologist for their expert diagnosis.
Your melanographer will provide some tips around sun safety and reducing cancer risk, as well as a full dermatologist’s report outlining the next steps, if needed.
Am I eligible and what's the cost?
MoleMap skin checks are free for HCF members aged 18 or over with both hospital and extras cover. Excludes Overseas Visitors Health Cover.
How can I book?
MoleMap skin checks will be offered at selected HCF Dental and Eyecare Centres and branches on set dates throughout the year.
You can check appointment availability and book online. We’ll update this page with upcoming dates and locations.
UPCOMING LOCATIONS AND DATES
| NEW SOUTH WALES | DATES |
|---|---|
Brookvale Eyecare Centre |
8, 11, 12, 14 and 15 November 2024 |
| VICTORIA | DATES |
|---|---|
Melbourne Dental Centre |
25 to 29 November 2024 |
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important information
* Must have both hospital and extras cover and be aged 18 or over. Excludes Overseas Visitor Health Cover. Appointments are limited.
^ Cancer Council. What is skin cancer?
+ Must have hospital cover and be aged 18 or over. Excludes Overseas Visitors Health Cover.
# 100% back through our No-Gap network is available on selected covers. Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Our network of healthcare providers change often. Please check that your provider is part of our network before you book or attend an appointment. See hcf.com.au/100back