Cover for optical

Start seeing the world more clearly with HCF extras cover. Get 100% back on a range of prescription glasses* and access our More for Eyes providers to keep your eye health in focus.

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why choose HCF for your optical needs?

Whether you’re switching to contacts, want a more thorough eye test or need new glasses, choose HCF extras cover for great value on the optical services you need.

Get more than just optical cover with HCF extras

For access to holistic healthcare and lower out-of-pocket costs on extras like dental and physio, get HCF extras cover and join the fund that gives members more back+.

Do I need hospital, extras cover or both?

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Offers and discounts

HCF extras cover helps you save more. Members can save an average of $900++ a year on everyday essentials through discounted e-Gift cards## plus discounts on pet*** and travel insurance^^^.

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Need help to find the right health insurance with optical cover?

Answers to commonly asked questions to help you make the right choice.

To cover the cost of prescription glasses, you need health insurance that includes extras cover specifically for optical services. This type of cover provides benefits for prescription glasses and contact lenses. 

With HCF extras cover, eligible members can claim 100% back on a range of prescription glasses* at More for Eyes providers, to help you save more on your optical needs.

Find out more about extras cover

To claim for glasses and contact lenses using your health cover, you need to visit a recognised optical provider. 

If you have an eligible HCF extras cover, our Find a Provider tool makes it easy to locate participating More for Eyes providers, including HCF Eyecare Centres, Specsavers and Dresden. These trusted optical providers offer great value and allow you to make on-the-spot claims for a range of optical products like prescription glasses and contact lenses, and provide free digital retinal imaging with your eye test.

While the tool only shows More for Eyes providers, you can visit any recognised optical provider to make claims on your benefits.

Find a provider near you

Depending on your level of extras cover, you may be able to claim on a pair of prescription sunglasses, with full UV protection, with little or no out-of-pocket costs. HCF extras members may be eligible for benefits that cover prescription lenses in sunglasses, allowing you to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays while enjoying clearer vision outdoors.

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Medicare only covers eye tests if they’re done by an optometrist:

  • once every 3 years if you’re under 65 years

  • once a year if you’re 65 years or older.

However, Medicare doesn’t cover optical items like prescription glasses (lenses and frames), contact lenses, or digital retinal imaging, but you may be covered for these services under another government program. With HCF extras cover, you can get 100% back on a range of lenses and prescription glasses* at More for Eyes providers, and a free digital retinal imaging with your eye test, helping you save on your optical needs.

Compare extras cover at HCF

More for Eyes optical providers, which include HCF Eyecare Centres, Specsavers and Dresden, are trusted optometrists that allow HCF members with eligible extras cover to claim 100% back on a range of prescription glasses and contact lenses*. They also provide eligible members with free digital retinal imaging with your eye test, helping you stay on top of your eye health at no extra cost. 

Learn more about More for Eyes

To cover the cost of prescription glasses, you need health insurance that includes extras cover specifically for optical services. This type of cover provides benefits for prescription glasses and contact lenses. 

With HCF extras cover, eligible members can claim 100% back on a range of prescription glasses* at More for Eyes providers, to help you save more on your optical needs.

Find out more about extras cover

To claim for glasses and contact lenses using your health cover, you need to visit a recognised optical provider. 

If you have an eligible HCF extras cover, our Find a Provider tool makes it easy to locate participating More for Eyes providers, including HCF Eyecare Centres, Specsavers and Dresden. These trusted optical providers offer great value and allow you to make on-the-spot claims for a range of optical products like prescription glasses and contact lenses, and provide free digital retinal imaging with your eye test.

While the tool only shows More for Eyes providers, you can visit any recognised optical provider to make claims on your benefits.

Find a provider near you

Depending on your level of extras cover, you may be able to claim on a pair of prescription sunglasses, with full UV protection, with little or no out-of-pocket costs. HCF extras members may be eligible for benefits that cover prescription lenses in sunglasses, allowing you to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays while enjoying clearer vision outdoors.

Get cover for optical today

Medicare only covers eye tests if they’re done by an optometrist:

  • once every 3 years if you’re under 65 years

  • once a year if you’re 65 years or older.

However, Medicare doesn’t cover optical items like prescription glasses (lenses and frames), contact lenses, or digital retinal imaging, but you may be covered for these services under another government program. With HCF extras cover, you can get 100% back on a range of lenses and prescription glasses* at More for Eyes providers, and a free digital retinal imaging with your eye test, helping you save on your optical needs.

Compare extras cover at HCF

More for Eyes optical providers, which include HCF Eyecare Centres, Specsavers and Dresden, are trusted optometrists that allow HCF members with eligible extras cover to claim 100% back on a range of prescription glasses and contact lenses*. They also provide eligible members with free digital retinal imaging with your eye test, helping you stay on top of your eye health at no extra cost. 

Learn more about More for Eyes

Important Information

* Waiting periods and annual limits apply. 100% back for prescription glasses and sunglasses excludes add-ons like high index material, coatings and tinting.

^ For singles and couples only. Flexible $650 single limit plus $175 for optical and $100 for remedial massage and myotherapy, per person, per year.

+ 89.2% compared to 85.6% across the industry. Calculated based on the average of the past 10 years, sourced from APRA Statistics: Private Health Insurance Operations Reports 2014–23.

# 100% back through our No-Gap network is available on selected covers. Waiting periods and annual limits apply. Our network of healthcare providers changes often. Please check that your provider is part of our network before you book or attend an appointment. See hcf.com.au/100back

** Eligibility criteria applies. For more information see hcf.com.au/health-insurance/health-programs

^^ Cover is limited to emergency transport to the nearest hospital by a State or Territory government ambulance provider (excludes transport from another hospital or medical facility). Benefits are not payable for ambulance services covered by a State or Territory government scheme.

++ Based on discounts available through HCF partners (Aug 2023) and average category spend from ABS Household Expenditure Survey, Australia (2017). 

## Eligibility criteria applies. You can access HCF Thank You offers after you’ve been a member for a week, and if your premiums are up to date. Excludes Ambulance Only and Overseas Visitors Health Cover. Offers and partners are subject to change without advance notice. See HCF Thank You terms and conditions.

*** 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.

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

^^^ To access the discount code, log in to the My Membership app or online member services and go to the travel section of the HCF Thank You page to find the code. 25% discount applies to new policy purchases and is based on standard premium rates (including optional covers). It applies automatically upon successful input of the discount code and applies to any changes, upgrades or amendments made to the policy prior to commencement of the journey. The discount may apply to changes made after commencement of the journey, contact Allianz Global Assistance to find out more. Cannot be used in conjunction with, or in addition to any other discounts. No additional discounts will be provided to Members who already receive a Member discount. Please contact us for more information.

The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd ABN 68 000 026 746 AFSL 241414 (HCF) arranges this insurance as agent for AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance (AGA). AGA arranges and manages travel insurance as agent for the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 (Allianz). Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub-limits apply. HCF, Allianz and AGA do not provide any advice on this insurance based on any consideration of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you. Before making a decision please consider the Product Disclosure Statement, the Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination (TMD). The TMD is available at allianzpartners.com.au/policies. If you purchase a policy, HCF and AGA receive a commission which is a percentage of your premium - ask us for more details before we provide you with services.

+++ Android and Apple users with a supported device can scan the QR code on their digital card at providers with HICAPS Trinity payment terminals. Android users can also use tap-and-go (NFC) at providers with HICAPS VX, HICAPS Trinity or CommBank Smart Health payment terminals. Supported Apple devices run at least iOS 13. Supported Android devices run at least Android 8.

### Outstanding Value Health Insurance Award 9 years in a row (2016-24). Winner of the 2024 Hospital Insurance Award in WA, SA and Qld and Hospital and Extras Insurance Award in Tas, Vic and WA.