Defence Health and Healthscope reach in principle agreement – coverage continues at Healthscope hospitals.
We’re pleased to announce that Defence Health members remain covered at Healthscope hospitals, with no changes to their coverage or out-of-pocket costs.
What this means for you
- No changes to your hospital coverage
- No additional out-of-pocket hospital costs
- Continued access to high-quality care at Healthscope hospitals
Defence Health and Healthscope have reached an agreement, ensuring that members can continue to receive care at Healthscope hospitals with certainty that no additional hospital charges will be passed on.
Our commitment to you
We know this situation may have caused uncertainty, and we appreciate your patience. Our priority has always been to:
- Keep private healthcare affordable for our members
- Support hospitals in delivering high-quality, sustainable care
- Provide peace of mind for those needing hospital treatment
With this new agreement, Defence Health members can continue accessing the full range of services at Healthscope’s 38 facilities across Australia—without unexpected costs.
Thank you for being a valued member.