Our annual review of our products has facilitated a number of changes to our Essential Extras.Prices are subject to an increase from 1 April 2020.More about changes to Essential Extras
For diagnostic and preventative dental, periodontics, endodontics, fillings and extractions or oral surgery.
Set item benefits depending on service or item number
| Type | Group / Class | Individual |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | $5 | $25 |
| Exercise Physiology | $5 | $25 |
| Chiropractic | - | $25 |
| Chiropractic X-ray | - | $35 |
| Osteopathic | - | $25 |
| Remedial Massage and Myotherapy | - | $25 (initial) $15 (subsequent) |
| Acupuncture | - | $25 (initial) $15 (subsequent) |
| Dietetics and Nutrition | $5 | $20 |
| Podiatry | - | $25 (initial) $15 (subsequent) |
| Podiatry Surgical Treatment | - | 100% |
| Clinical Psychology | $20 | $20 |
| Type | Item Limit | Sub-Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Optical - Frames, Single Vision Lenses, Bifocal Lenses, Multifocal Lenses, Contact Lenses | 100% | $180 |
| Health Management - Fitness Centre, Aquatic Programs, Weight Loss Programs, Virtual Gastric Banding, Diabetes Education, Vitamins, Omega 3, Probiotics | 100% | $75 |
| Preventative Health Tests - Bone Density Test, Bowel Testing Kit, Calcium Score, Mammogram, Mole Scan, Thin Prep Pap Test | 100% | $30 |
| Ear and Eye Preventative Health Checks - Audiology Test, Corneal Topography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Retinal Photography | 100% | $80 |
| Hypnotherapy for Quit Smoking | 100% | $100 per member Lifetime Limit |
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.
$10 per member to use towards out of pocket costs, accrues to $20 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.
Available after 2 months
$50 per member per calendar year
Available only at Westfund Eye Care Centres
Available after 2 months
Suspension of membership for up to six months due to forced retrenchment or protected industrial action.
Available after 36 months
Member Fees at any Provider of Choice or Westfund provider.