Clinical Category

What is covered under Brain and Nervous System?Hospital Cover for Brain and Nervous System is for hospital treatment to investigate and treat:Examples include:This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).Some treatments you might expect to be in the Brain and Nervous System clinical category are under other clinical categories. For...

What is covered under Breast Surgery (medically necessary)?Hospital Cover for Breast Surgery (medically necessary) covers hospital treatment to:Examples include:This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).You should be aware that this category does not cover Cosmetic Surgery or Cosmetic Breast Surgery that is not medically necessary.Some treatments you might expect...

What is covered under Cataracts?Hospital Cover for Cataracts includes hospital treatment for a specific eye problem known as a cataract. This condition causes clouding of the lens that makes it difficult for people to read, drive at night or see true colours.This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Examples include:Some treatments...

What is covered under Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for Cancer?Hospital Cover for Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for Cancer includes hospital treatment of cancer or benign tumours.Treatments include:This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).Some treatments you might expect to be in the Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for cancer clinical category...

What is covered under Dental Surgery?Hospital Cover for Dental Surgery includes hospital treatment for surgery to the teeth, gums and jaw.Examples include:This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).Which Hospital Cover tiers include Dental Surgery? Tier Clinical category covered? Can insurers offer restricted cover? Basic Optional Yes Bronze Optional No...

What is covered under Diabetes Management?Hospital Cover for Diabetes Management includes hospital treatment to investigate and manage diabetes. Examples include:There is only one treatment for this clinical category listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). This is liposuction for skin contour problems because of repeated insulin injections. It does not include insulin pumps.Some treatments you might expect...

What is covered under Assisted Reproductive Services?Hospital Cover for Assisted Reproductive Services includes hospital treatment for fertility treatments or procedures. Examples are:This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).Some treatments you might expect to be in the Assisted Reproductive Services clinical category are in other clinical categories. For example, treatments for:Which...

What is covered under Digestive System?Hospital Cover for Digestive System includes hospital treatment to investigate and treat the digestive system, including the:Examples include:This clinical category includes these treatments listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).Examples include:Some treatments you might expect to be in the Digestive System clinical category are in other clinical categories. For example,...