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Australian Unity is a private health insurer that operates as an open health fund.
Background
Australian Unity began in 1840 as the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity). It merged with Australian Natives Association Friendly Society (ANA) in 1993 to form Australian Unity.
Australian Unity claims it is Australia’s first member-owned wellbeing company. It offers services in health insurance, banking and insurance, wealth and investments, as well as independent and assisted living.
Who can join Australian Unity?
Anyone can join Australian Unity because it is an open health fund.
Does Australian Unity have agreements with some private hospitals or day hospitals to provide services at low cost or with no out-of-pocket costs?
Yes. Australian Unity has agreements with a number of private hospitals that allow it to provide services to its members at low cost or with no out-of-pocket costs:
Location
Number of private Agreement Hospitals
Industry maximum
ACT
5
6
NSW
90
98
NT
2
2
QLD
49
60
SA
19
23
TAS
8
9
VIC
73
76
WA
21
24
Australian Unity alsohasagreements with a number of day hospitals so it can provide services at low cost or with no out-of-pocket costs:
Is Australian Unity a member of any industry organisations?
Yes. Australian Unity is a member of Private Healthcare Australia (PHA), a body that represents 21 registered health insurers and 98% of people covered by private health insurance.
It is also a member of the Members Health Fund Alliance, an alliance of not-for-profit, member-owned, regional or community-based health insurers.
Does Australian Unity let me claim online or via an app?
Yes. Australian Unity allows you to make a claim via its online portal or health app.
