Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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General Enquiries (within Australia) | 13 13 34 | Main customer service line |
Make a Payment | 13 14 39 | For paying premiums or bills |
Overseas Visitors (in Australia) | 13 68 42 | For visitors calling from within Australia |
Overseas Visitors (outside Australia) | +61 2 7230 5100 | For callers from outside Australia |
Dental & Eyecare Centres | Same as General Enquiries | Service listings via branch finder |
HCF is a not-for-profit private health insurance fund in Australia. It provides health cover to over 2 million members, offering hospital cover, extras (ancillary) cover, life insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, and other wellbeing services. Since there are no shareholders, profits are reinvested to benefit members — for example, in reducing premiums, improving services, and supporting health programs.
Not-for-profit structure — profits go back to members.
Wide variety of insurance products: health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance.
Extras cover (dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.) with large provider networks.
Member-focused digital tools (mobile app, online claims, payments, and policy management).
Recognised for delivering value in health insurance.
Community and health wellbeing programs, including preventive care and member support.
Flexible service times and accessibility, including support for overseas visitors.