SmartHealth

Can you claim for weight loss drugs on your Extras cover? 

Last year, more than 30% of HIF’s pharmacy benefit claims were for weight loss medications. They’re big news, especially with Health Minister Mark Butler’s commitment to listing the weight loss drug ‘Wegovy’ on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Searching for a more affordable dentist, doctor or medical specialist? HIF members can reduce (or eliminate!) out-of-pocket costs by visiting a Choice Network or AccessGap provider – and our online search tool helps make it easy.

Did you know UV rays can break through cloud cover? So if you’re thinking of putting your skin checks on pause during the colder months, you may want to think again.  

Your brain is the control centre of your body, influencing temperature regulation, pain perception, emotional wellbeing and so much more. So what if… it could help manage back pain? That’s where Mindset Health comes in. 

“Mum, do I have the ADHD?” my eight-year-old asked me recently, delighted at the very idea. It’s a sign of the times — kids are comparing notes on neurodivergence at the dinner table, and adults are doing the same on social media.  

ADHD diagnoses have exploded in recent years [1,2], leading many Australians to ask: is ADHD over diagnosed as part of an online trend, or catching up after years of being underdiagnosed?  

I had the chance to put these questions to Dr. Kieran Kennedy — a leading psychiatrist who works with ADHD every day — to get some real answers. 

Got Extras cover? Smart move. It’s there to help cover the cost of trips to the dentist, optician, physio and more. But what if… you’re not sure what you’re covered for? What if… you find the claiming process confusing?

Finito is a science-backed digital program designed by Mindset Health to help smokers quit – and it’s fully funded for the first 500 eligible HIF members who sign up!

Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring plenty of wonderful moments – and just as many questions! The good news is, you don’t have to learn everything on your own.

Thanks to our partnership with Nourish Baby, eligible HIF members can access free online education programs, designed to offer support throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.

Cancer is affecting Australians more than ever, with diagnoses in Australia rising by around 93% in the past 25 years. Beyond physical health, living with a cancer diagnosis often affects relationships, daily routines, and overall mental wellbeing. 

That's why HIF continues to offer access to the Cancer Support Complete Program, at no extra cost for eligible members. While the program transitioned from Valion Health to Spectrum.Life in early 2026, the support available to eligible HIF members remains the same.

We take cybersecurity seriously at HIF. That’s why we've recently made important upgrades to help members securely access the HIF Online Member Centre and HIF App. 

HIF is powered by a team of wonderful people, who are always looking for ways to help resolve problems before they happen.

Missed payments can be resolved pretty quickly – but they’re also quite stressful if your membership card unexpectedly declines at an appointment, your next payment amount is higher than usual, or payment reminders start to pile up. 

So, here’s a quick checklist our team have put together to help keep your HIF membership running smoothly over the holidays.