Here’s a larger selection of health insurance deals and sign-up offers currently available for eligible members locking in hospital and extras cover, from providers rated by Canstar. The deals below will typically only apply to policies taken out directly with the provider. Some may also be state or territory specific, so make sure to check the terms and conditions of each to see how they apply and if you’re eligible.
AAMI
Get five weeks free, plus skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out a combined policy. Offer ends 15 December 2026.
ahm
Get up to 12 weeks free, plus skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out an eligible combined policy. Use the promo code 12WFREEWW when joining.
Those taking out an eligible extras-only policy, can get up to eight weeks free using the promo code EXTRAS8WF. Both offers end 30 November 2026.
AIA
Get up to eight weeks free when you take out an eligible policy by 30 November 2026.
Apia
Get five weeks free, plus skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out a combined policy. Offer ends 15 December 2026.
Astute Simplicity Health
Get a free 50-minute telehealth session with a qualified psychologist when you take out eligible cover by 15 November 2026.
Australian Seniors
Get four weeks free, plus skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out an eligible combined policy. Offer ends 17 December 2026.
Australian Unity
Get 10 weeks free, plus skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out eligible cover. Offer ends 30 November 2026.
Bupa
Get up to eight weeks free, plus up to a $400 Flight Centre gift card, when you take out an eligible combined policy online using the promo code 8WEEKSFREEFC.
Otherwise, you can get six weeks free and earn up to 170,000 Everyday Rewards points when you take out an eligible policy using the promo code REWARDS6WF. Both offers end 18 November 2026 and cannot be combined.
HBF
Get up to 12 weeks free, plus up to a $200 gift card, when you take out an eligible combined policy. Offer ends 8 December 2026.
HCF
Get six weeks free, plus skip the two-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out an eligible combined policy. Offer ends 10 November 2026.
Hunter Health Insurance
If your friend is already a member and refers you, Hunter Health Insurance will waive the usual two- and six-month waiting periods on extras for your policy.
ING
Get six weeks free and skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out eligible combined cover by 30 November 2026.
Medibank
Get up to 10 weeks free, up to 30,000 Live Better points, and skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras when taking out an eligible policy using the promo code 10WEEKSPLUS. Offer ends 30 November 2026.
nib
Skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out an eligible policy by 30 November 2026.
Peoplecare Health Insurance
Get up to a $500 digital gift card and skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out an eligible combined policy by 30 November 2026.
Phoenix Health Fund
Get one month free when you take out eligible cover.
Otherwise, if your friend is already a member and refers you, you’ll each receive a $150 digital gift card when you sign up for an eligible policy. You must email Phoenix Health with your new membership number and the referring member's full name and membership number within 48 hours of completing your membership application to be eligible.
Qantas Insurance
Get up to 200,000 Qantas Points and skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out eligible combined cover. Offer ends 5 November 2026.
Queensland Country Health Fund
Get up to 10 weeks free, plus skip the two-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out an eligible combined policy. Offer ends 10 January 2027.
See-u by HBF
Get up to six weeks free plus either a gift card worth up to $250 (promo code: GIFT CARD) or your two- and six-month waiting periods on extras waived (promo code: WAITS WAIVED) when you take out an eligible policy. Offer ends 1 November 2026.
St. Lukes Health Insurance
Get a free 50-minute telehealth session with a qualified psychologist when you take out eligible cover by 15 November 2026.
Suncorp
Get five weeks free, plus skip the two- and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out a combined policy. Offer ends 15 December 2026.
Source: All offers are based on advertised online promotions on each provider’s website on 2 November 2026. Please note, conditions and exclusions may apply to these offers. Read all terms and conditions provided by the relevant health insurance provider before deciding whether to commit to a policy.
Are health insurance deals worth it?
They can be in certain circumstances, but it may not be worth choosing a health insurance provider based solely on an introductory deal or short-term discount. After all, while a gift card or a month of free cover may be handy, it could be a small token in terms of the overall cost and coverage provided by the policy.
Therefore, it’s important to consider the cost and quality of coverage alongside any sign-up deal or offer. You may find a policy that suits your needs that also happens to have a sign-up deal attached. It’s also worth reading any documentation, such as the Private Health Information Statement (PHIS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), for any policy you’re considering.
Other factors to consider when comparing health insurance
If you’re shopping around for health insurance, it’s important to look for the hospital and/or extras policy that’s right for you or your family’s needs, preferences, and circumstances. You can compare health insurance with Canstar or you can book a call with one of our health insurance specialists to discuss your options.
You may also be interested in the winners of Canstar’s most recent Health Insurance Awards, and you can see how other Aussies feel about their health insurer with our Most Satisfied Customers Award: Health Insurer.


















