Our annual review of our products has facilitated a number of changes to our Esteem Extras.Price is subject to an increase from 1 October 2020..More about changes to Esteem Extras
For diagnostic, preventative dental, fillings and extractions
To use on major dental treatment like periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, veneers, crowns, bridges, implants and dentures.
100% of fee (up to annual limit) for frames, single vision lenses, bifocal lenses, multifocal lenses, contact lenses.
No benefit towards tinting, coating or add-ons. Benefits also apply for Irlen lenses.
Optical Bonus $60 per member to use towards out of pocket costs, accrues to $120 if no optical claims made at any provider in consecutive years
Available only at Westfund Eye Care Centres. Bonus can be used towards prescription glasses and contacts only.
Sunglasses $50 per member per calendar year
Available at Westfund Care Centres and selected Providers of Choice
| Type | Group / Class | Individual |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Massage and Myotherapy | - | $25 |
| Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism | - | $25 |
| Dietetics and Nutrition | $10 | $30 |
| Home Nursing | - | $12 (up to 6 hours) $48 (over 6 hours) |
| Vision (Eye) Therapy | - | $25 |
| Occupational Therapy | $10 | $40 |
| Podiatry | - | $34 |
| Podiatry Surgical Treatment | - | 100% |
| Clinical Psychology | $50 | $50 |
| Speech Therapy | $36 | $48 (initial) $36 (subsequent) |
| Health Aid or Appliance | Sublimit per member | Letter of recommendation required |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Limbs | $200 per calendar year | Lifetime letter |
| Braces | $120 per calendar year | Every 12 months |
| Compression Garments | Lifetime letter | |
| Blood Glucose Monitor | $100 per calendar year | No |
| Blood Pressure Monitor | $150 per calendar year | No |
| Burn Suits | $800 per calendar year | Every 12 months |
| Devices for Sleep Apnoea and diagnosed snoring | $500 every 3 years | Lifetime letter |
| CPAP Masks, Accessories and TENS Accessories | $100 per calendar year | No |
| INR Monitor | $200 every 2 years | Lifetime letter |
| Low Vision Aids | $100 per calendar year | Every 12 months |
| Mobility Aids | Every 12 months | |
| Mammary Prostheses and Brassieres | $225 per calendar year | Lifetime letter unless relevant hospitalisation is recorded with Westfund |
| Respiratory Aids | $110 per calendar year | Lifetime letter |
| Custom Made Orthopaedic Boot | $200 every 3 years | Every 12 months |
| Custom Made/Preformed Orthotics | $200 per calendar year | Every 12 months |
| Oximeter Oxygen and Accessories |
$500 per calendar year | Lifetime letter |
| Repairs to Devices | $100 per calendar year | Lifetime letter unless initial purchase of the device is recorded with Westfund |
| TENS Machine | $150 every 3 years | Lifetime letter |
| Wigs | $150 per calendar year | Lifetime letter unless relevant hospitalisation is recorded with Westfund |
| Hearing Aids and Frequency Modulated Systems | $1400 every 3 years | No |
| Group / Class Item Limit | Individual Item Limit | |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | $10 | $42 |
| Exercise Physiology | $10 | $30 |
| Chiropractic | - | $30 |
| Chiropractic X-ray | - | $55 |
| Osteopathic | - | $30 |
| Type | Rebate per service | Item Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Centre Aquatic Programs Weight Loss Programs Virtual Gastric Banding Diabetes Education Vitamins Omega 3 Probiotics |
100% | $100 per member |
| Preventative Health Tests (Bone Density Test, Bowel Testing Kit, Calcium Score, Mammogram, Mole Scan, Thin Prep Pap Test) |
100% | $30 per member |
| Ear and Eye Preventative Health Checks (Audiology Test, Corneal Topography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Retinal Photography) |
$80 | $160 per member |
| Hypnotherapy for Quit Smoking | 100% | $250 per member Lifetime Limit |
| Chronic Disease Association Fees | 100% | $30 per member |
| Prescriptions, Injections and Vaccinations | $50 |
Up to $70 per outpatient service, to a maximum of $140 per policy per calendar year
Unlimited medically necessary emergency ambulance transport
1 day waiting periodUp to $5,000 per member per calendar year for non-emergency patient transport (eg. Hospital to Hospital transfer)
2 month waiting periodThere's amazing benefits you'll receive because you choose Westfund.
Suspension of membership for up to six months due to forced retrenchment
Available after 36 months
Protected Industrial Action Suspension
Suspension of membership for up to six months due to protected industrial action
Available after 36 months
Overseas Travel Suspension
Suspension of membership for up to 24 months due to overseas travel
Member Fees at Westfund Dental Centre, Lithgow and Westfund Eye Care Centres.
Available after 2 months
