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Join & Hold Eligible Hospital & Extras Cover for 6 Weeks, Get 6 Weeks Free & Bonus 25,000/50,000 Live Better Points @ Medibank

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Join & Hold Eligible Hospital & Extras Cover for 6 Weeks, Get 6 Weeks Free & Bonus 25,000/50,000 Live Better Points @ Medibank
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Crowing on 25/05/2024 - 15:05 medibank.com.au (1962 clicks)
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6WEEKSPLUS

This popular deal is back: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/834989

Want 6 weeks free and up to $500 in gift cards?

Join and maintain eligible Bronze hospital and extras cover or above for 6 weeks and you get the next 6 weeks free plus 50,000 Live Better Points (couples and families) or 25,000 Live Better Points (singles and single parents) to redeem on rewards like gift cards. We'll also waive 2&6 month waiting periods on extras.

Use promo code: 6WEEKSPLUS.

For new members on new memberships who join and start eligible combined Bronze hospital and extras cover or above from 22 April 2024 and who have not held Medibank health cover in previous 60 days (unless they are dependents coming off their parent’s cover). Must quote promo code ‘6WEEKSPLUS’ and set up direct debit when joining. Excludes Hospital only cover, Extras only cover, Basic covers, Corporate covers, Accident Cover, Ambulance Cover, Overseas Visitors Cover (OVC), Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC), Overseas Workers Health cover, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance, Funeral Insurance, Life Insurance & Income Protection, ahm covers and all corporate covers. Not available with any other offer. Medibank may end this offer or amend these offer terms and conditions at any time without notice. Medibank employees are not eligible for this offer.

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  • michael9865 on 25/05/2024 - 15:09

    Does medibank match bupa 100% cover?

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:21
      -2

      What sort of a question is that? What specific thing is to be 'matched'?

      • michael9865 on 25/05/2024 - 15:31
        -3

        Bupa has ultimate 100% cover with $0 excess.
        The ultimate offer that bupa offers is combined hospital and extras.
        Does Medibank also offer that

        • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:32
          -8

          Prettttttttttttttttty sure you'll find the answer on the Medibank website.

    • tunzafun001 on 25/05/2024 - 15:30

      Think they mean this… Pretty sure my Bupa Member first (or whatever it is) dentist is also a Medibank premium dentist. So probs basically the same thing..

      "100% back on dental check-ups twice a year on eligible extras=
      Here’s something to smile about – Medibank members with eligible extras cover for two months or more get 100% back on up to two dental check-ups every year, including x-rays, at any Members’ Choice Advantage dentist.=

      • VQLD on 16/07/2024 - 11:54

        I think maybe the question was not about the free cleans 2 times a year but about actual claim back…
        My Bupa Core Extras says 60% back with Members First but when I did filling at Bupa ULTIMATE provider they covered it 100% ($280).
        Plus free clean/check up ($220) not deducted from the annual limit.
        So, can Medibank Advantage do the same 100% back if using their Top Extras (which says up to 60% claim back)?

  • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:23
    +8

    Medibank Live Better Points are next to useless as there is a very limited range of redemption options. Thus, in my view, equating the points to dollars is highly illusory.

    • Notatightass on 25/05/2024 - 15:29

      I thought they were decent. Last year got some clothes and shoes from The Iconic and Adidas.

    • tunzafun001 on 25/05/2024 - 15:36

      Searched for 10 minutes….cannot find the 'rewards store' or whatever they call it.

      Can only see the summary on the main page.

      • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:37
        +2

        Medibank is embarrassed by it.

        • tunzafun001 on 25/05/2024 - 15:41
          +2

          Its amazing isn't it!

          FYI for others - front page examples

          $200 Premium Payment 25,000
          AirPods (2nd generation) 22,000
          adidas $200 e-Gift Card 20,000
          $200 Extras Limit Increase 20,000
          THE ICONIC $200 eGift Card 20,000
          Remedial massage up to $115 10,000
          HelloFresh $100 e-Gift Card 10,000
          $50 Specsavers Optical Out-of-Pocket Reward 5,000

          *Guessing you need to lodge with the PHIO to get them.

          But…it's better than nothing, and leading for me right now.

      • WookieMonster on 25/05/2024 - 17:00
        +5

        You can only view the rewards options for Live Better when you log in to the Medibank app with your Medibank account.

        I just had a look at the Live Better rewards section on the app and pulled out more examples for you:

        Reward option Points Required
        $50 Dental Out-of-Pocket Reward - MCA Provider 5,000
        $20 Specsavers Optical Out-of-Pocket Reward 2,000
        One Chiro/Osteo Service up to $115 10,000
        $100 Extras Limit Increase (excluding optical) 10,000
        $250 Hospital Excess Reduction 25,000
        AirTag (1 pack) 5,000
        AirTag (4 pack) 16,500
        AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) 40,000
        Amcal $20 eGift Card (Single Use) 2,000
        Brooks $50 eGift Card (Single Use) 5,000
        Youfoodz $50 eGift Card 5,000
        EarPods with Lightning Connector 3,000
        Apple Watch SE GPS 44mm Midnight Aluminium Case with Midnight Sport Band (M/L) 45,000
        • aka nioh on 25/05/2024 - 18:49
          +1

          Are you going to branch out your expertise to PHI loyalty rewards as well as gift cards Wookie? 😉

        • hohoisme on 26/05/2024 - 07:21
          +1

          So i can redeem an apple watch SE once 50000 points are credited?

          • WookieMonster on 26/05/2024 - 18:29
            +1

            @hohoisme: Yes (except for the Apple Watch SE variant that costs 53,000 points).

            If you want to know the Apple Watch SE variants currently available through Live Better:

            Reward option Points Required
            Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm Starlight Aluminium Case with Starlight Sport Band (S/M) 40,000
            Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm Midnight Aluminium Case with Midnight Sport Band (M/L) 45,000
            Apple Watch SE GPS 44mm Starlight Aluminium Case with Starlight Sport Band (S/M) 45,000
            Apple Watch SE GPS 44mm Midnight Aluminium Case with Midnight Sport Band (M/L) 45,000
            Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular 40mm Starlight Aluminium Case with Starlight Sport Band (S/M) 40,000
            Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular 40mm Midnight Aluminium Case with Midnight Sport Band (M/L) 45,000
            Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular 44mm Midnight Aluminium Case with Midnight Sport Band (M/L) 53,000

            There are also Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 available, but those cost a lot more than 50,000 points.

    • mlakmlak on 25/05/2024 - 15:52
      +4

      Yeah the store is very limited but I wouldn't say useless. I have redeemed a few pairs of shoes & recently an Apple Watch Ultra 2 - most of the points gained from challenges, walking, sleeping etc.

      • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 18:07

        Your opinion is valid :)

      • JohnSauce on 25/05/2024 - 22:27

        ultra 2 needs 140K of points! How did you make it?

        • mlakmlak on 25/05/2024 - 23:22

          Took a while - completed every challenge/task, had a linked payment card, and my partner donated some points.

          • YesPleaseThankYou on 26/05/2024 - 21:19
            +1

            @mlakmlak: … and overpaid by staying with Medibank longer than you needed to (which is the idea of these 'rewards' schemes).

            It is highly likely that if you churned, you would have saved much more than the reward you received.

            Of course, if you and your partner are not interested in churning (preferring instead to overpay), you may as well get something for that.

    • Uprising14 on 25/05/2024 - 19:37

      Disagree, I’ve gotten an Apple Watch and several $200 gift cards.

      • kaleidoscope on 25/05/2024 - 20:24

        Mist have been a fat cover you’d gotten.

        • Uprising14 on 26/05/2024 - 11:27

          Not at all, I do all the challenges and earn partner points from parkrun and a couple of other providers

    • kaleidoscope on 25/05/2024 - 20:24

      Yes unless you shop at adidas or wants to convert the points to cover premiums.

      • pn on 03/07/2024 - 18:20

        Adidas gift card is also useless for promotion items. If an item is discounted in the online store, and you use a gift card, the discount is removed, the gift card is deducted from the RRP. I found out the hard way. Ridiculous!

    • Frozensage on 26/05/2024 - 08:56

      I used the points for another month free premium so the thing ended up being 10 weeks free and 10k points left.

    • nicolascage on 26/05/2024 - 11:02

      AirPods are quite popular if you don’t mind reselling

    • Be careful on 28/05/2024 - 02:52

      Adidas is the best option but of course u can get liars of adidas cards for 10-15% off at shops.
      I found the Medibank adidas voucher only works on full priced items so u can’t buy discounted stuff or use your adiclub vouchers. So essentially it’s worth less than face value…but not useless.

  • drillvoice on 25/05/2024 - 15:24
    +4

    I signed up when this deal was last on offer. I got the 6 weeks free but still waiting on my sign-up live better points, which I plan to use for extra weeks of free premium (I hear the gift cards are pretty useless). That said, my live better points have been highly delayed, and I've had to follow-up twice now and they've assigned a case manager to sort this out, which is pretty annoying.

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:27
      +3

      Yep, as I have pointed out previously, Medibank and Bupa are the worst funds to deal with.

      I have also had to chase Medibank for Live Better points. I see you have a case manager now, but this email might be of use to you: Live Better <[email protected]>

        • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:47

          Use the email above and get your points. They can also do the redemption on your behalf, if your access has been disabled.

    • runamuck on 25/05/2024 - 17:36
      +2

      Twice only? That's nothing. I had to follow up 5 times. Always told me that a case manager will call me back but they never do.

      • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 18:08

        Then submit a complaint to the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman.

  • easternculture on 25/05/2024 - 15:32
    +1

    Very limited choice to redeem and if you want an apple watch se, you will have to stay for another month minimum to accumulate enough points.

    Would not recommend unless it was last choice to churn and no other better offers

    • tunzafun001 on 25/05/2024 - 15:43

      Extra's reset on Jan 1.

      Need a July reset deal.

      AHM seems to be a July reset, but only long term bonus offers

      • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:44

        As does PeopleCare.

      • dealer453 on 26/05/2024 - 09:29

        Do you need to switch before July to reset? Or anytime after the reset time?

        • tunzafun001 on 26/05/2024 - 12:15
          +1

          Ideally switch to a provider that resets in July, then switch to another that resets in Jan (most are the latter).

        • YesPleaseThankYou on 26/05/2024 - 21:21

          The fund resets extras on 1 July regardless of whether you are a member.

          @easternculture's response below is correct.

          • Killua27 on 04/06/2024 - 21:37

            @YesPleaseThankYou: Say I've used half of my general dental with Medibank then switch to AHM after July 1. Is it only the left over that will go across to AHM when I switch or will it reset? Hope that makes sense.

  • jayz on 25/05/2024 - 15:47

    So if I've say maxed out my dentist, eye-care and physio at my current provider, I can join this and start claiming in full again?

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 15:48
      +2

      No. You need a fund that resets extras on 1 July. See discussion immediately above.

      • VQLD on 15/07/2024 - 14:37

        or probably a fund with higher annual limit?
        E.g. Bupa Core Extras $650 annual limit and switching to Medibank "Top Extras" which is $800, so you'll have another $150 to spend this year?

  • Yabadabadoo on 25/05/2024 - 15:55
    +2

    The issue with "gift cards" is most are discount codes that can't be used with the website's discounts. Most if not all are for stores that are overpriced at full prices, so you cant get the full value.

    I found the best option is the $100 and $200 Premium Payments which is basically cash. You can use 1x $200 and 2x $100 in a year per member (if it's a couple/family membership you can transfer the points to the other adult and redeem the 2x$100 + 1x $200 again if you have more points to use).

    join all the challenges to get lots more points, just log in every few days to make them as complete :)

    • tunzafun001 on 25/05/2024 - 15:56

      So what happens if you take the premium payment, then leave? Get refunded back to you, or do you simply lose it?

      • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 16:00

        Presumably it can't be refunded as that would be redeeming it for cash.

        Check the Live Better Terms :)

    • Charlieeee on 25/05/2024 - 16:18

      If my premium is less than the $200 premium payment reward, does the unused amount roll over to next month or is it forfeited?

      • jackofspade on 25/05/2024 - 16:44

        The $200 will be fully used to cover whatever many weeks

  • ledgisv2 on 25/05/2024 - 15:55

    It's a good deal. Signed up for the same deal last time.

    Live better rewards point came through after 42 days. Requirement is to download Medibank app and sign up for live better rewards and connecting your health app.

  • Jaystea on 25/05/2024 - 16:12
    +5

    "Velocity" is also another promo code that gives you up to 120,000 velocity points. Although for the average single user, it'll be more like 20,000 points if your weekly premium is <$48. IMO, a better option than this. Also includes 6 weeks free and 2 and 6 months waivers.

  • fritzsticker on 25/05/2024 - 16:23

    Can you transfer to different insurance providers just like a mobile provider? Cheers

  • Drakesy on 25/05/2024 - 16:29
    +2

    Still waiting for my bupa points to land

    • BargainMe on 25/05/2024 - 18:22

      Me too, will then be on the lookout for another provider that has a good offer on and resets their extras in July.

      • machej on 25/05/2024 - 20:00

        Do you know if you can join after July 1st and it resets or do you have to hold through the period?

        • dealer453 on 26/05/2024 - 09:28

          I am not sure but I believe you have to switch before July 1st to reset?

          But there are no good offers from providers that reset in July…

  • Yaren24 on 25/05/2024 - 16:29

    Is it worth it OP?

    • Crowing on 25/05/2024 - 16:33
      +3

      Seems decent option to churn insurers. Most other offers atm offer 6 weeks free and with Medibank you get the extra points which is additional $200 value. I’m in exclusion period for bupa’s recent deal with 6 weeks and Woolworths everyday points so this is next best option I think

      • sasangeleus on 25/05/2024 - 21:24

        Has your woolies pints arrived yet?

        • Crowing on 26/05/2024 - 09:05

          I jumped on the deal last year - got my points after approximately 3 months post sign up

  • NonSense on 25/05/2024 - 16:34
    +1

    Nothing for existing user… sigh…

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 18:10

      Not true. As an existing user you receive the Loyalty Tax. Please enjoy it.

  • Mregmi on 25/05/2024 - 17:32
    -2

    Signed up last year family cover, finding it very expensive and thinking to switch. They call sometimes for 'complementary health check' and ask too many questions, just to find out if there is any possibility to claim in near future. If they call you just tell them you are fit and fine, otherwise the premium will go up.

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 18:04
      +1

      otherwise the premium will go up

      Wrong.

      It says on the Medibank health checks page:

      Will the health check results change my premium?
      In Australia, a health fund can’t charge a person more based on their health or how often they’ve claimed.
      Learn why the health check will not impact your premium.

      See also:

      Private health insurance in Australia is community rated, not risk rated like other insurance products such as life insurance. Community rating requires that private health insurance policies be offered at the same price irrespective of an individual’s risk factors such as age (apart from the LHC age loading), health status, previous claiming history or how frequently they need health care. Private health insurers participate in a risk equalisation scheme which partially compensates insurers with a riskier membership profile.

      Source: Private Health Insurance: a quick guide (4 August 2017)

  • virtualds on 25/05/2024 - 17:55

    Are you guys keep churning? How long do you stay at one provider usually?

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 25/05/2024 - 18:07
      +1

      Yes. No longer than is required to qualify for the promotion and to exhaust the related benefit. Under this promo, your last day of membership would be at the conclusion of 12 weeks.

      This promo isn't quite as generous as the usual pay 1 month get 6 weeks free promos. The Live Better points are of questionable benefit, see discussion above.

  • cooni on 25/05/2024 - 18:09

    Has anyone tried redeeming more than the allowed maximum for premium payments in a year? Is it enforced?

  • jackofspade on 25/05/2024 - 19:53
    +3

    FYI Medibank is giving at least $100 cashback if you have an active policy as at 30/6/2024
    https://www.medibank.com.au/health-insurance/info/coronaviru…

    • Killua27 on 26/05/2024 - 10:35

      Can I claim this and switch to AHM 1 July? Will that reset my extras or do I need to switch prior to 1 July when the reset happens?

      • polarq on 26/05/2024 - 11:11

        I would like to know too

        • Killua27 on 03/06/2024 - 11:01

          Have you been able to find out?

  • zozuc on 25/05/2024 - 21:20

    I just switched from AHM to Bupa and claimed 6 weeks free until 5 June. Is it good idea to churn to this and then AHM later? Thanks for your advice.

  • kungfuman on 25/05/2024 - 22:44
    +1

    Isn’t Medibank the one that got hacked and sold everyone’s data to everyone twice?

  • Aerith-Waifu on 26/05/2024 - 00:34

    I just finished bupa and now on this, once this finishes I will go to the next offer available, do that 4 times a year and you pay only 70% of what you normally pay

    • rokufan on 26/05/2024 - 16:27

      do that 4 times a year and you pay only 70% of what you normally pay

      Did you mean to say "30% of what you normally pay"? PHI churners would save at least 50% a year on premiums and probably more if careful.

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 26/05/2024 - 16:37

      do that 4 times a year and you pay only 70% of what you normally pay

      Yes, what are your calculations for this?

  • dealer453 on 26/05/2024 - 09:40

    If I subscribe to an health insurance that reset every 12 months from the joining date, does that mean I get the extras as soon as I join even if I have used with the previous provider?

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 26/05/2024 - 21:25
      -1

      How many times are you going to questions extras reset dates?

  • Rob-4x4 on 26/05/2024 - 10:14

    Does it include the bonus distribution of your SPI on the dark web ? ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68064850 )

  • looster on 26/05/2024 - 11:48

    Not happy that the offer is only for new members. Existing members should be rewarded too

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 26/05/2024 - 21:23

      You are rewarded through receipt of the Loyalty Tax. This is something only existing members are entitled to and certainly deserve to receive.

  • Bargain-Junkie on 28/05/2024 - 09:39
    +1

    Join and maintain eligible Medibank hospital and extras cover or hospital only cover for 90 consecutive days to receive up to 140,000 Velocity Points plus 6 weeks free cover.* We'll also waive the 2&6 month waiting periods on extras.

    Medibank Gold Extra Health policy will get you 140,000 Velocity points for a cost of $313.70 fortnight for a single policy without a government rebate. Or it will reduce to as low as $236.50 fortnight for families or relationships earning a combined income less than $186,000p.a

    Use promo code VELOCITY. New Medibank members only. Must be a current Velocity member. Offer ends 30 June 2024.

    Medibank Weekly Premium Range
    Velocity Points Earned
    $155+ 140,000
    $135 - $154 120,000
    $119 - $134 90,000
    $99 - $118 60,000
    $69- $98 45,000
    $49- $68 30,000
    <$48 20,000

    This is a fantastic deal considering you have no waiting periods and no limit 100% rebate on 3 dental visits per 12 months, including cleaning, xrays and fillings. Plus $500 worth of massage therapy. I've been lazy the last few years with dentists so I anticipate to get a few thousand dollars worth of fillings, $500 worth of massage and 140,000 velocity points which is a return flight to Europe! I'm entitled to the full 24% rebate so I will pay for 49 days of premium (42 days free/6 weeks) and cancel on the 91st day at an estimated cost of $827.75. $1097.95 without rebate, minus the savings on 91 days of 0% Medicare levy rebate which is about $500 for me =$327.75 BARGAIN! Plus previous comment mentioned a refund on some of the premiums paid due to covid refund scheme if you have a policy by June 30. I set my policy to start June 30 to maximise next financial years Medicare Levy savings.

    • DevlicK on 03/06/2024 - 09:45

      Think you're better off posting a deal about this one

    • HappyXD on 15/07/2024 - 00:33
      +1

      looks like u dont get the 6 weeks free anymore?

      • seafades on 19/07/2024 - 09:55

        Yes, confirmed with Medibank, 6 weeks free was only till 30th June 2024. Now it's only Velocity points and doesn't include 6 weeks free

  • zozuc on 04/06/2024 - 12:51

    Hi All, I just switch from Bupa to Medibank. Can you please let me know whether I need to get any statements for tax purpose? Thanks

  • VQLD on 08/07/2024 - 11:43

    Is Medibank general dental out of pocket the same as Bupa? I asked Medibank Advantage provider but received vague reply…
    E.g. Bupa Ultimate provided free cleaning and covered all costs for a filling (paid only few $ gap for photos 8-\ )

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