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440 reviews
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  • Value for Money
    3.3 (69)
  • Transparency
    2.9 (47)
  • Customer Service
    3.5 (70)
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Joy C.

Joy C.Western Australia

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes
  • Verified customer

Disgusting -- using your credit information to open multiple accounts

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeSingle
Claim MadeNo
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sisco

siscoTasmania, Australia

  • 5 reviews
  • Verified customer

No help with this crew!

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Asked to put my policy on hold for 2 years due to financial reasons, l was told " we don't do that", well in their online info, they say they do that! I was transferred to a person whose job, l suppose, was to encourage me to stay insured, l was hardly unable to understand a word she said due to a bad foreign accent. She also said l could not place my policy on hold. The wording on the internet says each case is assessed on a case by case basis, but no mention of this was made. I would think because of the exodus of people from health funds hcf would at least assess my request, not this woman. When l rejoin a health fund in 2 years it will NOT be with this tin pot outfit.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateSeptember 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
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gnmaier

gnmaier

  • 18 reviews
  • Verified customer

Exceptional Customer Service

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It was easy to sign up. Their website is great. Their premiums were significantly better than my previous long-standing provider. And their phone support service was exceptional. Very highly recommended

Claim MadeNo
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Cajetan

CajetanSydney

  • Verified customer

Waiting for claim settlement

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I had taken HCF cover for parents visiting to Australia. I had bad experience in claim settlement. A simple claim like GP visit takes forever to be settled and that too not without multiple emails and multiple calls. Sometime, the call gets disconnected when to select the right option.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateAugust 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
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Cajetan
Cajetan

Update:

As per the response, I did send the email but no response since I sent for last 5 days. Do not understand how they can be so ignorant.

Marina J.

Marina J.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • Verified customer

Haven't been able to resolve technical system faults for close to two months

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We only chose HCF because of their Thank You rewards program as we frequently buy Gold Class Movie tickets. For quite some time their rewards program was down and once it was back up we couldn't log into our account. We have spent hours on the phone with several customer service representatives troubleshooting this known issue which appears to be affecting many members and they have all asked us to repeat the same steps over and over and keep escalating it to the tech support team yet no solution has been found and they can't provide any workaround. Looking for alternative providers now as the service is very disappointing.

Coverage TypeFamily
Claim MadeNo
Chris

ChrisMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like
  • Verified customer

Great experience, no problems at all

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Shifted over from Bupa a year ago and have been very happy with the switch. My gaps are far less than they were when I was with Bupa and I get to pick where I go without paying for it.

Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeNo
  • Verified customer

Scammers

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I have got OVHC from hcf according their policies they cover all your cost towards GP that in their hcf network but when you claim that cost they advice they can't cover that cost. I have made complaint to ACCC what they offer online but not delivering accordingly. I just scamed by hcf now i have to pay most of the cost from my pocket. Don't ever use HCF they are scammers.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateJuly 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
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  • Verified customer

Don't join visa 600 as they wont provide certificate of insurance

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i just signed up for the hcfvisitorhealthcover and called them up for the certificate of insurance and did not get one because they dont provide .. and when i asked for refund they rejected my claim and stole my $74... and it's just the next day i called... it seems a fake insurance policy... would never recommend anyone joining them...

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim ApprovedNo
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Jin B
Jin B

I have send to the email provided... i would appreciate if you can help me out ....

Hiwa

HiwaSydney, NSW

  • Verified customer

They paid $9 out of $2400 in an emergency

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My mother-in-law had an overseas visitor cover with HCF. She was taken to the closest hospital by ambulance and had no chance, as she was half-conscious, to choose her hospital.

Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time3+ months
Claim DateJune 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
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Shanelle Lawrence

Shanelle LawrenceSydney, NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • Verified customer

HCF Health Insurance Change

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I have recently switch from my previous insurance company to HCF and they have been very diligent and helpful throughout the whole process.
I am not getting more value for my money and am very glad I made the switch!

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeSingle
Claim MadeNo
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Charlotte M.

Charlotte M.South East Queensland, QLD

  • Verified customer

Don’t join the overseas cover! They’re not set up for it!

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim ApprovedNo
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Chris

ChrisPerth, WA

  • 3 reviews
  • Verified customer

Very happy I changed to HCF

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Firstly I need to praise Natalie in the sales team for a very comprehensive run-down of health covers on offer, and guiding me to choose the best fit for the lowest price (I did a lot of research), without being pushy. We have been with HCF for four months now and in that time had a dental check and clean and did not pay a cent, very happy!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim ApprovedYes
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Julie Janssen

Julie JanssenSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews
  • Verified customer

The worst health fund for dentistry

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Worst health fund for dentistry. In an emergency like an abscess you wait for hours/days because they are short of dentists. We walked out of HCF dentists with bleeding mouths.

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Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeFamily
Claim MadeNo
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Rain

Rain

  • 2 reviews
  • Verified customer

Not Happy Jan!

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I was a member for five years paying 194 a month. Never made a single claim. Then i went thru a difficult financial period and called them to cancel. The lady who spoke to me said she wd put my policy on hold for 3 months and if at the end of that my finances were better she wd put me back on. At the end of 3 months however, with no consultation with me, i noticed another premium had been taken out. I informed them of it and more than a month later still trying to get that 194 dollars reimbursed! All this after i have paid them in excess of 11,600 dollars for nothing in return. I am just spending money on phone calls to HCF and paying overdrawn fees to the bank! NEVER AGAIN WITH HCF!

Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Claim MadeNo
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Rain
Rain

After I complained again, HCF paid me back 194 dollars.

  • Verified customer

Unwilling to accept proof..

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateMay 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
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Craig

CraigHunter Region, NSW

  • 6 reviews
  • Verified customer

Great service

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Excellent to deal with questions answered without fuss or confusion we have been with HCF for over 20yrs and have never needed to look elsewhere for our health cover impressed with the service

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateJune 2017
Claim ApprovedYes
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Matt

MattPerth, WA

  • Verified customer

Very convenient claim process through the app, and generally a short processing time

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Policy value is in line with expectations
Have lodged a few claims for surgery, orthodontist, and others. Orthodontist claim is capped even when specified as a covered area.
Have been with HCF for 5+ years

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeFamily
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateJune 2022
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  • Verified customer

Awesome customer service! Thank goodness!

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Speaking with someone whom actually used language that was understandable.Totally understood the policy and the process. They were polite and exceptionally polite. Provided all information regarding product to be able to make informed decision.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeNo
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Lizzyblue

LizzyblueGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • Verified customer

Necessary for peace of mind.

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On inquiring about the best policy last year, HCF was considered the best value for my needs, so I changed twelve months ago. It was easy to set up. As yet, I have not needed to make a claim.

Plan CoverageHospital Only
Coverage TypeSingle
Claim MadeNo

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Angela

AngelaMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • Verified customer

HCF great to deal with

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Rang to enquire on ambulance claim response was very quick and staff was excellent to deal with and very helpful. I have had to make few claims this year and all dealt with efficiently.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Plan CoverageHospital and extras
Coverage TypeCouple
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim ApprovedYes
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Questions & Answers

Mickey

Mickeyasked

Hi

We are looking to change health providers but the 113 very poor reviews are very disturbing for HCF.
Can a rep explain why so many people are in dismay and frustration over your fund ? Looking very doubtful we would consider HCF.

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Edward
Edward

Mickey. The reviews tell the real story of Poor Service. How much more do you need?
Edward

Mickey
Mickey

Yes very true. Pity honesty and morals don’t form part of the business case for insurance companies in general.

Billy Bob

Billy Bobasked

Does HCf reject critical illness cover if someone smokes? Is smoking considered a drug?

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Fired Up
Fired Up

Why are you asking the public rather than HCF directly ?

Michael Barter

Michael Barterasked

What has happened to the review I lodged a few days ago ?

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Why are you asking the public??

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