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Amy CSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
It has been worth it! 2 years so far - TOP HOSPITAL TOP EXTRAS
My partner has undergone surgery, no complications. Just had to pay for the Excess which is to be expected. We have claimed online via & via hi-caps terminal the app for our massage, physiotherapy, dental, orthodontics and podiatry with no problems. Always receive the reimbursement within two weeks of submission. The only thing I have to claim manually was our bill for the exercise physiologist. The only thing I do not like about the extras cover for Pharmacy -Can not claim anything that is under $50.00 - I found the pharmacy part in your extras and a waste and not useful. Even if you have a product you purchased for $60.00 the reimbursement is under $10.00 not much at all. Other then that Medibank has been good.
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Poor service when it mattered
Been with Medibank for over 20 years. A consultant recommended we switch our policy to ensure a better return based on changed circumstances. They didn’t listen and cost us thousands.
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Hi Fiona,
I am sorry to hear you are not happy with the service you received. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details.
Thanks,
Anna
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chris tedburyPerth, WA
- 3 reviews
Lost an eye 7 years ago, Medibank pass the bill onto Medicare they paid my bills Medibonk took my money they are SNAKES
Lost left eye 16/6/2013 went to Lions Eye who saved me Medibank took Medicare paid over 100 visits to Lions and my private health cover paid
NOTHING they are nothing but thiefs!!!
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Hi Chris,
I am sorry to read about your experience with your claim. I've sent you a private message asking for a few more details so that we can follow up. Thanks, Joshua
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Very bad service
Lodging claims are not easy, some claims you have to print a form and post it- there is no online option. Customer service staff have poor product knowledge to give any advice.
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Hi Kath,
I am sorry to read about your recent experience in submitting claims with Medibank. I've sent you a private message asking for a few more details so that we can follow up. Thanks, Joshua
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Medibank CustomerSydney, NSW
Dysfunctional to the core
Good luck to anyone who wants to call in and figure out whether a particular procedure is covered by their health plan before they actually have it done. Medibank refuses to provide any information on coverage unless you, the consumer, furnish a Medicare item number whilst doctors, quite rightly, refuse to provide you with one until they've been able to assess what you actually need. Totally useless customer service experience, and total crapshoot what you're actually going to be able to claim back
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Hi there,
Thanks for submitting your review. The item number helps identify if the procedure you are going to have is covered under your policy. If you don’t have an item number yet, we can provide yo... Read more
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May B.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 2 reviews
Very poor humanity and compassion
A one star for being disgusting humans and increasing the premium at the time when people are losing their jobs homes and lives! But there's not much anyone can do about it definitely not the regulators! Thank you for adding to the suffering. This is a very objective point of view.
3 comments
MedibankMedibank
Hi May,
We’ve postponed premium increase. However, since we announced we were postponing premium increases, we’ve been working to apply this change to our 3.7 million members’ accounts. Unfortunately,... Read more
I also asked for a 3 month freeze since all electives are cancelled and I, along with probable everyone won't be using private insurance and I haven't heard for 3 weeks! You are taking our money without providing any services!
MedibankMedibank
Hi May,
I am sorry you haven't heard back in relation to your request to suspend your policy. I just sent you a private message to check your eligibility.
Thanks,
Anna
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Sharon C
- 2 reviews
Price increase
Why have I just received a statement with the price increase on our policy when Medibank said they were freezing it. Not happy at all, we have been with Medibank for over 20 years but feel like moving to another insurance company that offers a Better deal
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MedibankMedibank
Hi Sharon, sorry about this. Since we announced we were postponing premium increases, we’ve been working hard to apply this change to all of our 3.7 million members’ accounts, but unfortunately some p... Read more
ayments and correspondence went through before we could reverse the premium increase. We can assure you this will be corrected. Once again, we’re really sorry for the confusion and stress this has caused. Thanks, AnnaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Jim CNorth Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
Delay on increase was bunkim
I received a text message to say that my premium increase was being suspended for 6 months. On 1 April my premium went up from $ 152 to $ 163. Why?? I will be changing funds.
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Hi Jim, I’m really sorry you had an increased premium payment deducted. Since we announced we were postponing premium increases, we’ve been working to apply this change to our 3.7 million members’ acc... Read more
ounts. Unfortunately, some payments have gone through without the new increase being removed. We can assure you this payment will be corrected as a credit on your next payment. Once again, we’re really sorry for the confusion and stress this has caused. Thanks, JoshuaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
youngPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Bad experience
My mother stayed in Australia for a year on a tourist visa and joined Medibank. And my mother was hospitalized 4 times from January 15 to February 25, 2020, and she was treated for a long time. While receiving and waiting for an insurance claim, I received a text message from the case manager on March 12 to resolve it within 10 days, but it has not been resolved. Also, she didn't answer the phone, I called the Medibank directly, and couldn't speak to her, so I made three requests to contact me through another employee, but I haven't spoken so f...Read more
ar. I'm currently in a serious financial situation and I just want to solve this problem quickly and get a REFUND of money. But I couldn't get anybody's help, I just wait. It is a question of how no one can finish processing during this long time. I would appreciate it if you could see my story and solve my problem.3 comments
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Hi there,
I am sorry to read about your recent experience with Medibank concerning your mother's policy. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details so that we can follow up. Thanks, Joshua
Hi Joshua
Where did you send private message?
MedibankMedibank
Hi there,
I just replied to your private message. - Anna
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ColRSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
THE most INCOMPETENT medical insurance company
I have received 2 wildly varying invoices for my policy renewal. When I go online to see what I really owe, the price is even higher. This has to be the most incompetent medical insurance company. I would not recommend Medibank under any circumstances.
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Hi there,
I am sorry to read that you've been advised different premiums via My Medibank and your renewal notice. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details so that we can follow up. Thanks, Joshua
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20+ years of loyalty means 0 to Medibank!!!
Upon receiving notification from Medibank that my monthly premium would be increasing to $518.85 per month ( an increase of 5.86% vs 2.9% industry average of other health insurers) = $6226.20 pa I decided to call Medibank regarding this. My 1st phone call entailed waiting over 35 mins for my call to be answered & I was put through to the Retention Team. Tania ( Retentions Senior Department) advised that Medibank systems were currently down & she would call me back as soon as the system was up & running & definitely within 24 hours. Guess what, ...Read more
I waited & no call back was received! Upon my 2nd phone call & after a lengthy wait, I spoke to Jason ( 57 minutes on phone). All Jason provided me with was an option to reduce my cover to Silver + Family to save some $$$ yet that level of cover was totally unsuitable for my family. When I asked to be put through to a Team Leader, Jason repeatedly challenged me and kept arguing that the Team Leader won't be able to assist me any better than himself. Jason eventually advised that he would get a Team Leader to call me back within 24 hours. Guess what, I waited over 48 hours & no phone call was received! Upon my 3rd phone call & again another lengthy wait (42 minutes on phone) I spoke to Arteka in the Retention Department. Arteka apologised for the lack of customer service & follow up & advised that she would transfer my call to the Esculations Department. The Esculations Department was overloaded with calls ( I wonder why?) & Katy from the Complaints Department answered the call. Katy advised there was nothing she could do & said she has organised for a Team Leader from the Esculations Department to contact me within 24 hours. I told Katy that this was ridiculous as I have been transferred from 1 department to another without any resolution. Guess what, again I have waited more than 48 hours & again, no call back! Clearly, Medibank has 0 interest in looking after their loyal, long term customers & prefer to sign up new customers with the lure of 4 weeks free but you end up paying the price with inferior customer service, lack of respect towards customers, no accountability within Medibank and broken promises. Medibank should be absolutely ashamed of displaying a lack of respect & arrogance by not returning my call on 3 occasions ( & wasting more than 3 hours of my time ), such a pathetic disregard of long standing, loyal customers or providing any type of customer service whatsoever!!!1 comment
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Hi Deanna,
I am sorry to read of your recent experience on the phone with Medibank. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Anna
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Good experience
Surprised to see so many negative comments here, never claimed anything super major but so far pretty good with a day surgery in a private hospital and fully covered apart from the gap fee.
Never had problem calling for inquiries, not sure if this is because I’m with the corporate platinum cover? Anyway.. thanks to the team with their excellent customer service.
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Hi Phoebe,
Thanks for submitting your lovely review. We are happy to read about your positive experience with us. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Have a great day! - Joshua
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KraverPerth, WA
- 3 reviews
Something smells
Worst customer service ever experienced, when I tried to change my plan they refused to listen,
It took several phone calls to cancel my plan, no respect for customer at all....
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Hi Kraver,
I am sorry to read about your recent experience. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help.
Thanks,
Joshua
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henry e
- 6 reviews
- Verified customer
Worst company to deal with
Worst company to deal with. They gave me constant attitude over the phone. Does not care about the customer. Absolute worst. Stay away. Please. NIB is much better to deal with. I have since cancelled.
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Hi Henry,
I apologise for the experience you've been through recently. We'd love to assist with anything that you need, so I've sent you a private message.... Read more
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My claims often get declined for no reason!
More often than i would want to, i try to use my Madibank card and it gets declined. So, multiple times, i have to pay for everything off my pocket, then get in contact with them over the phone. to then finally get reimbursed. Always such an unnecessary, lengthy and embarrassing process, as . I'm really tired of it.
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Hi there,
I am sorry to read about your recent experience. I just sent you a private message so that we can assist with your claims.
Thanks,
Joshua
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judyPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Happy to have it
So blessed to have this hospital coverage as I have had heart problems which I didnt know I had and all it has cost me is the $500 surplus.
Can't understand anyone giving bad reviews.
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Hi Judy,
Thanks for submitting your lovely review. We are happy to read about your positive experience with us. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Horrible
Honestly wish I could rate this lower. Everything about this company is terrible and smells of nothing but greed and dishonesty. My grandfather has been with this company for close to 20years plus and has been completely thrown under the bus. After receiving his surgery he was essentially told that the recovery process was going to cost him 20grand plus. The surgery had been planned for close to a year, my grandfather was under the impression that most, if not all of his costs would be paid for, but he was wrong. Granted my grandfather is not t...Read more
he smartest man and gets confused quite easily, but Medibank had done nothing to help him understand any of the changes that would be made regarding the costs. Medibank is nothing but greedy theives that prey on their customers. I recommend getting no private health insurance if Medibank is your only option, at least then you won't be lied to or misinformed.1 comment
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Hi John,
I am sorry to read of your grandfather’s recent experience. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help.
Thanks,
Anna
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Oversea visitorSydney Surrounds, NSW
Unreasonable policy termination fee
I bought oversea visitor health insurane for two weeks, but been over charged for >30 days.I called to cancell the policy but have to pay hidden termination fee of $50.
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MedibankMedibank
Hi there,
Thank you for submitting your review. I am sorry to read of your recent experience.
The information in relation to the administration fee is discussed in our membership guide.... Read more
Hi Anna, thank you for the reply. I have reviewed again all the emails (including welcome package and travel insurance policy) that I received from Medibank and could not find anything mentioned the t... Read more
ermination fee. In addition, my sister and I went to a Medibank office at Macquarie Centre in person so that my sister could nominate me to authorize on behave of her to close the account after she left Australia, the staff still did not tell us anything about the fee. If he told us so, we would have cancelled the policy without hesitation. Anyway, if I do not get the $50 back because I am not thorough enough, I have learned my lesson.MedibankMedibank
Hi there,
I just sent you a private message so that we can get a few more details in relation to your visit at the Medibank Macquarie retail centre.
Thanks,
Anna
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KanimblaGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Don't be fooled by Medibank's promises,
Don't be fooled by Medibank's promises, they are only interested in their KPI's and member's payments. Hard and completive times for health insurers. They are playing dirty and want your money. They will not act in your best interest and would rather see you in crisis than reasonably help you with a temporary suspension of your payments. My daughter under mental medical health and they ask her to pay back $ 2300 because she could Int’l provide the receipt from year 2017 and I am let everyone in word what Medibank provider do to my daughter
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Hi Kanimbla,
I am sorry to read of your daughter’s situation and your recent experience with Medibank. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help. Thanks, Anna
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lasith k.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Terrible customer care and misleading information
I am highly alerting for overseas students not to buy any type of health covers from medibank. They will change their policies after few weeks of purchasing. Also really disgusting customer service where even they don't have proper internal communication between them. Lost more than 1k because of the misleading information provided by their staff. After complaining they refer the case to a case manager who seems to be having worst attitudes plus bad ironical behavior.
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Hi Lasith,
I am sorry to read of your recent experience. We’d like to follow up on that for you. I just sent you a private message asking for a few more details. Thanks, Anna
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Questions & Answers
Hildaasked
My husband has throat cancer. We can have the operation immediately if we pay the specialist $5000. Could we get any kind of medicare rebate on the amount as we are both elderly but in otherwise good health. My husband is in pain and the waiting list has lengthened due to the corona virus.
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Well I take it you don’t have private health cover, I did and was basically forced into public If your catagory1 like me they said we must do within 30 days perhaps sera a more sympathetic doctor and beg him to get to catorgy 1 they cannot watch him die
MedibankMedibank
Hi Hilda,
Thanks for getting in touch. I just sent you a private message to see if there is anything we can do to help.
Please note, if your question was intended for Medicare please get in touch with Medicare at
Thanks,
Anna
Hi Anna, thank you for your message. The surgical team at John Hunter Hospital at Newcastle has taken care of my husband and he is down for surgery next Friday and it will be fully funded by Medicare. The relief for both of us has been dramatic. Hilda
Reddyasked
Why do medibank doesn't have claims via email? It is always not possible for us to go to stores or post at this stage and submit our claims. It would help customers if you have some generic email to submit claims which other insurance companies offer like BUPA?
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MedibankMedibank
Hi Reddy,
Thanks for your question. Most claims can be submitted via the My Medibank app.
If you need help accessing your online account, please don’t hesitate to send us a private message or contact our Contact Centre on 132 331 from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday & Saturdays 9 am to 4 pm (AEST) for assistance. Thanks,
Anna
Manpreetmnu M.asked
Do medibank pay 100% pathology expenses
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Hi Manpreetmnu,
I just sent you a private message so that we can look into that for you.
Thanks,
Anna
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MedibankMedibank
Hi Amy,
Thank you for submitting your lovely review. Concerning pharmacy, if the item is over the PBS co-payment of $41.00 then benefits can be payable. If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to let us know. - Joshua