Is Frank the same as GMHBA?

Frank has been offering simple health insurance since 2009. We’re part of GMHBA, a well-respected not-for-profit health insurer with over 80 years of experience (they’ve been around since 1934).

Does GMHBA stand for?

Geelong Medical and Hospital Benefits Association
In 1958, the fund adopted the name of ‘Geelong Medical and Hospital Benefits Association’, commonly known as GMHBA.

Who is GMHBA owned by?

Our brands GMHBA is an Australian owned not for profit health insurance and care company. We have served the community since 1934 and have become one of Australia’s leading regionally based private health insurers.

Who is health AU?

Health.com.au is a relatively new entrant to Australia’s health insurance market. A specialist health insurance provider, the company was founded in 2012 after its founder noticed a lack of innovation in the private insurance space1.

Where is GMHBA located?

South Geelong
Kardinia Park (also known as GMHBA Stadium due to naming rights) is a sporting and entertainment venue located within Kardinia Park, South Geelong, in the Australian state of Victoria.

How old is GMHBA?

GMHBA is an Australian not for profit health insurance and care company. We have served the community since 1934, and with 85 years’ experience, we have become one of Australia’s leading regionally based private health insurers.

What happened to health com au?

On 1 July 2021 health.com.au merged with GMHBA owned Frank.

Is HIF part of Ahsa?

Health Insurance Fund of Australia Limited – AHSA.

How do I claim my GMHBA?

Claiming method options If you need to pay the full account, you can easily claim online through the secure GMHBA member area. Visit a GMHBA branch with an itemised receipt and/or account. Complete a GMHBA claim form and post to GMHBA along with your itemised receipt and/or account.

Is it worth getting health insurance in Australia?

Australia’s public health care system is among the best in the world. However, Australians may have to endure long waiting times for non-life-threatening procedures, such as hip replacement or cataract operation. Secondly, Medicare doesn’t cover services like ambulance, eyeglasses or contact lenses, osteopathy etc.

What are the disadvantages of private health insurance?

Potential drawbacks of private health insurance

  • The cost. Private health insurance can be expensive – depending on their policy, an individual, couple or family could pay thousands of dollars in premiums each year, with costs typically increasing annually.
  • Complex products.
  • Excluded treatments.
  • Out of pocket costs.

Is Gmhba under Ahsa?

* GMHBA has joined Access Gap Cover effective 1 April 2016. * Grand United Health Fund Pty has been purchased by NIB * health.com.au is a new AHSA member fund effective 1 April 2012. * myOwn became an AHSA Fund effective 10 July 2017. They have changed their name to AIA Health Insurance effective 1 August 2020.