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

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

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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).

 

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Have you been making the most of your Extras limits?

Have you been making the most of your Extras limits?

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026
If you’re looking to get more value from your Extras cover, understanding how your limits work is a great place to start.
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Helping HIF members track skin health year-round

Helping HIF members track skin health year-round

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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.  

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Our Winter Edition

We’ve packed SmartHealth Winter edition full of helpful info like making the most of your Extras limits, closing the gap on out-of-pocket costs, exciting healthcare news and more.

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

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

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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).

 

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Have you been making the most of your Extras limits?

Have you been making the most of your Extras limits?

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026
If you’re looking to get more value from your Extras cover, understanding how your limits work is a great place to start.
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Helping HIF members track skin health year-round

Helping HIF members track skin health year-round

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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.  

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Mindset Health offers a unique approach to managing back pain

Mindset Health offers a unique approach to managing back pain

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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. 

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Use our online tool to close the gap on out-of-pocket costs

Use our online tool to close the gap on out-of-pocket costs

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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.

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Your guide to easy Extras claims

Your guide to easy Extras claims

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
30 July 2026

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?

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