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These results assume you are under 65, have no Lifetime Health Cover Loading, and receive the base tier Government Rebate of 24.118%. Your rebate depends on your income and your age.

Bupa
Bupa | Bronze Hospital $750 Excess & Top Extras
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Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 18/11/2026.

Bupa
Bupa | Bronze Plus Select Hospital $750 Excess & Top Extras
Expert Award
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 18/11/2026.

Bupa
Bupa | Bronze Plus Advantage Hospital $750 Excess & Top Extras
Expert Award
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 18/11/2026.

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Qantas Health Insurance
Qantas Health Insurance | Qantas Bronze Hospital Plus $750 Excess & Qantas Top Extras
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 05/11/2026.

nib
nib | Bronze Protect Hospital Plus $750 Excess & Top Extras
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 30/11/2026.

nib
nib | Bronze Hospital Plus $750 Excess & Top Extras
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 30/11/2026.

ahm Health Insurance
ahm Health Insurance | bronze no fuss & black 70 boost
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 30/11/2026.

ahm Health Insurance
ahm Health Insurance | bronze plus everyday & black 70 boost
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 30/11/2026.

Medibank
Medibank | Medibank Bronze Plus Value & My Choices Extras Support 75
Expert Award
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 30/11/2026.

ahm Health Insurance
ahm Health Insurance | bronze plus loaded & black 70 boost
Cover Rating

Waiting periods, per-policy limits, per-person limits, item sublimits, and other limits may apply. | ^T&Cs apply. Ends 30/11/2026.

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The results in the table above are sorted by Cover rating (High - Low), then Monthly premium (approx) (Low - High), then Provider Name (Alphabetical). The quoted monthly premium assumes 0% Lifetime Health Cover Loading and includes a Government Rebate of 24.118% based on age under 65.

Featured Health Insurance offers

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Get up to 12 weeks free when you join by 30 Nov 2026. For new joins on eligible combined hospital & extras. 

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Health Insurance deals and offers in November 2026

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.

About our health insurance experts

As a Finance Writer, Nick provides assistance to Canstar's Editorial Team in its mission to empower consumers to take control of their finances. He has written hundreds of articles for Canstar across all key finance topics. Coming from a screenwriting background, Nick completed a Bachelor of Film, Television and New Media Production from Queensland University of Technology. Nick has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities.

Nick’s role at Canstar allows him to combine his love of the written word with his interest in finance, having learned the art of share trading from his late grandfather. Nick strives to deliver clear and straightforward content that helps the everyday consumer navigating the world of finance. Nick is also working on a TV series in his spare time. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn.

Brooke Cooper is Canstar’s Finance Editor, leading the team’s coverage of home loans, consumer finance, and economics. With years of specialist experience, she dedicates herself to helping Australian households feel empowered about managing their money. Her work and expertise have appeared across a variety of comparison industry sites and media outlets including Yahoo Finance, ABC Radio, and The Motley Fool. Brooke holds a Bachelor of Communication, specialising in journalism and international studies, from Charles Sturt University. When she’s not keeping a close eye on the RBA cash rate or property trends, she loves getting out into nature, picnicking in the park with her dog, and window shopping in antique stores. You can follow Brooke on LinkedIn.

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