Health Insurance deals and offers in December 2025
Health insurance deals generally come in the form of a certain amount of free weeks of coverage or a cashback on premiums. These deals help keep the health insurance industry competitive and can potentially save you hundreds of dollars on your premiums.
Looking to switch providers or take out health insurance for the first time? Here’s a selection of current health insurance deals and sign-up offers for hospital and extras cover for new eligible members from providers rated by Canstar. Some deals may be state or territory specific, so it’s important to check the terms and conditions of each offer to see how they apply and if you’re eligible.
AAMI
Get five weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out cover by 17 December 2025.
ahm
Get six weeks free on eligible hospital and extras cover with the promo code 6WFHE.
AIA
AIA is offering a 5% discount on the first year’s premium for eligible policies if you download and join the AIA Vitality app. AIA Vitality is AIA’s health and wellbeing program. You can keep this discount if you reach AIA Vitality Silver status.
Apia
Get five weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out cover by 17 December 2025.
Australian Seniors
Get three weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out a policy before 17 December 2025.
Australian Unity
Get up to 10 weeks free when you purchase cover over the phone or online by 2 February 2026. Australian Unity will also waive the two-month and optical waiting periods on extras if you take out a policy by 14 December 2025.
Bupa
Get up to six weeks free using the promo code 6WEEKSFREE. Offer ends 7 January 2025.
Bupa has also partnered with Everyday Rewards to offer up to 135,000 points when using the promo code REWARDS135. Offer ends 31 January 2026. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
Frank Health Insurance
Get six weeks free, plus skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras, when you take out a combined policy by 8 December 2025.
HBF
Get up to 12 weeks free, plus either a $100 or $200 gift card, if you take out a policy by 9 December 2025.
HCF
Get up to 150,000 Flybuys points when you join and stay on eligible HCF cover for at least 11 months. Offer ends 18 January 2026.
HIF
Get 10 weeks free over 13 months and have no two-month waiting periods on extras by using the promo code HIF6X4W before 31 January 2026.
Health Partners
Get eight weeks free and instant access to selected extras when you take out cover by 31 December 2025. Use the promo code 8WFREE when joining.
ING
Get seven weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out cover by 19 January 2026.
Medibank
Get up to eight weeks free on eligible Bronze hospital and extras cover plus 50,000 Live Better Points (couples and families) or 25,000 Live Better Points (singles and single parents) that can be redeemed for rewards like gift cards. Two and six-month waiting periods on extras will also be waived. Use the promo code 8WEEKSPLUS when joining. Offer ends 15 December 2025.
nib
Get six weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out a policy online by 31 December 2025.
Peoplecare Health Insurance
If you’re already a member and refer a friend, you’ll receive a $150 gift card when they sign up for an eligible combined policy. This offer is available until 30 June 2026.
The new member must supply Peoplecare Health Insurance with your name and member number when joining.
Phoenix Health Fund
If you’re already a member and refer a friend, you’ll each receive a $150 digital gift card when they sign up for an eligible policy. This offer is available until further notice and applies to new members who have not been a member of Phoenix Health for at least six months prior to joining.
The new member must email Phoenix Health with their new membership number and the referring member's full name and membership number within 48 hours of completing their membership application to be eligible.
Qantas Insurance
Get up to 120,000 Qantas Points when you join by 5 February 2026.
Queensland Country Health Fund
Get six weeks free cover when you join or switch before 12 December 2025.
Real Insurance
Get three weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out an eligible policy by 17 December 2025.
See-u by HBF
Get up to six weeks free, as well as a gift card worth up to $400, when you take out an eligible combined policy. Offer ends 27 January 2026.
Suncorp
Get five weeks free and skip the two and six-month waiting periods on extras when you take out cover by 17 December 2025.
Westfund
Get up to four weeks free when you take out a combined policy using the promo code FREE4WKS. Offer ends 14 December 2025.
Source: All offers are based on advertised online promotions on each provider’s website on 4 December 2025. 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 provider with our Most Satisfied Customers Award: Health Insurer.
