Local Government Employees – Health Insurance Scheme

The Local Government Employees Health Insurance Scheme offers all employees access to discounted private health insurance through three of Australia’s leading health funds: Bupa, Medibank and nib.

As a Local Government employee, you will have access to a wide selection of products and discounted premiums to suit your personal circumstances and/or life stage.

Bupa

Receive 6 weeks free on most of Bupa’s current product range when you join the Local Government Employees Health Insurance Scheme

Depending on your cover, you'll get 60% to 100% back on most dental, optical, physio, chiro and podiatry visits at Bupa Members First providers.

Members would also gain access to Life Skills, an informative program that can help you to gain a better understanding of your own personal wellbeing and how to better manage it.

Bupa also has a range of member benefits such as BupaPlus, Bupa Health Link and eligible members will also have access to a range of Health Management Programs at no additional cost.

Call 134 135 and quote ID 2118776 to find out more.

Check out the Bupa products and join online

Medibank

Medibank offers a 5% discount on their dedicated corporate product suite, the Corporate Hospital and Flexi Extras covers.

You know what’s good for you. That’s why you get to choose how to spend your included extras with their Flexi Extras cover. More remedial massage? Less chiro? The choice is yours. What’s more, these included extras can be claimed back at almost any provider Australia wide. ~ Plus, you can get 100% back on optical items, with an annual limit of up to $300 per person, per year.^

Private Room Promise - Eligible members receive $50 per night (up to 5 nights) where a private room was requested at least 24 hours prior to an admission and was not available during your overnight hospital stay.*

Over and above the Member benefits available, Medibank also has a range of Health and Wellness programs and content available through Medibank Live Better; Live Better at Home and Live Better Rewards

Call 1300 518 071 and quote Group number 4795628 to find out more.

~ Waiting periods and annual limits apply.

^ At recognised providers. Waiting period applies.

*Applies to admissions to Members’ Choice Hospitals only. Subject to eligibility criteria. You'll need to provide Medibank with supporting documentation from the hospital.

See Medibank's product suite and join online

nib

Up to 6% discount off nib’s rates when you join the Local Government Employees Health Insurance Scheme.

On nib’s latest range of Extras covers you’ll be able to claim 60% or 75% of the cost of service every time you claim for Extras.

Eligible members will also have access to a range of Health Management Programs at no additional cost.

nib also has a range of member benefits such as nib Rewards and The Check Up

Call 1800 131 463 and quote Rate Code 419 to find out more.

See nib's range and join online

LCPA number: 20/236

“Marsh Pty Ltd (ABN 86 004 651 512, AFSL 238983) (“Marsh”) arrange this insurance and is not the insurer. The Discretionary Trust Arrangement is issued by the Trustee, JLT Group Services Pty Ltd (ABN 26 004 485 214, AFSL 417964) (“JGS”). JGS is part of the Marsh group of companies. Any advice in relation to the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is provided by JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864, AFSL 226827) which is a related entity of Marsh. The cover provided by the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is subject to the Trustee’s discretion and/or the relevant policy terms, conditions and exclusions. This website contains general information, does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs and may not suit your personal circumstances. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers and before making any decision about whether to acquire a product, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or Product Disclosure Statements available from JLT Risk Solutions on request. Full information can be found in the JLT Risk Solutions Financial Services Guide.”