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Medibank is helping eligible members pay no out-of-pocket medical costs for some joint replacements at participating hospitals. Learn more.

Medibank's No Gap Joints Program

Eligible members could pay no out-of-pocket on the following services as part of their hospital admission for elective surgery^:

  • Pre-admission joint school
  • Joint replacement surgery with a participating surgeon, including your prosthesis (artificial joint)
  • Anaesthetist costs
  • Assistant surgeon costs
  • Hospital accommodation, including all theatre costs
  • Diagnostic tests (scans and blood tests)

If clinically appropriate, receiving rehabilitation in the comfort of your own home could also be an option if a rehabilitation at home provider is available in your area.

Want No Gap Joint Replacement surgery?

Check your cover

  • You must have residents hospital cover with joint replacement included. Please note the program is available for elective surgeries only.

Check your waiting periods

  • All applicable waiting periods must have been served.spacer.png

Check your location

  • This doctor led and designed model of care is available at participating hospitals in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia

Talk to your healthcare team

  • Your surgeon and the hospital will work with you to decide if the pilot is right for you and your health needs.

Do you have more questions about No Gap Joints?

The Medibank Health Support team is on hand to answer enquiries about the pilot program, including eligibility.

Call 1300 733 338 between 9am and 5pm AEST weekdays, or find out more about Medibank’s No Gap Joints Program here.

Disclaimer

Please note that excess and any per-day payments under your policy are still payable.

^Excludes joint replacements resulting from an emergency admission.

For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.