20 January 2020

At HCF we’d like to thank all the businesses, community organisations and people that are taking action to help the bushfire relief and recovery efforts. At HCF we’re supporting the relief effort in a few ways including donating $20,000 to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund and $30,000 to the NSW Rural Fire Service. In addition, we’re thankful to those HCF employees who are emergency service volunteers and we have provided them with additional paid special leave to cover their volunteer days.

If you are an HCF member and are experiencing hardship as a result of the bushfires please contact us to discuss how we can assist ranging from premium waivers to temporary suspensions of health insurance cover. Call us on 13 13 34 or drop into your local HCF branch to see how we can help.

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About HCF

HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers over 1.6 million members with health and life insurance, travel and pet insurance. On average over the last five years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums to members as benefits than the industry average. With over 35,000 specialists participating in its Medical Gap Cover Scheme and over 19,000 provider locations forming part of its More for You network, HCF gives members access to quality health care with no gaps or minimal costs compared to non-participating providers. To empower members to put their health first, HCF also offers a range of health and lifestyle services, mobile Victor Chang Health Checks and the HCF second opinion service. HCF’s national network of branches and Australian-based call centres have earned multi-award winning status. HCF members also have access to low cost, high quality services at HCF Dental Centres and HCF Eyecare Centres. Having contributed $50 million to support the health services research funded by the HCF Research Foundation, HCF is devoted to investing in the future of Australia’s health. HCF has been voted the most trusted health insurer 2 years in a row – as voted in the Roy Morgan Net Trust Survey 2018 & 2019. To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us