Our commitment
Our award-winning service
We’ve been recognised for customer service excellence by the Customer Service Institute of Australia, winning the 2022 Best of the Best and Customer Service Organisation of the Year (large business) awards.
These awards demonstrate the Uncommon Care we show our members.
We’re also proud to be accredited to the International Customer Service Standard, a highly respected assessment and certification program which recognises customer service excellence.
OUR MEMBER SERVICE CHARTER
As an HCF member, you have every right to expect excellent service from us. We’re Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund which means our members are at the heart of everything we do. And we put their health before anything else.
Our vision
To make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-centric.
Our promise to you
We will:
- be helpful, courteous and professional
- explain our answers and actions clearly
- work through your options with you
- let you know of, and clearly explain, any changes to your policy and premium
- provide straightforward, relevant information on claims and your membership.
Claiming with us is easy
There are a number of ways you can submit a claim with us. These include:
- in the My Membership app
- through online member services
- on the spot at a participating provider
- at a branch
- by post.
We aim to process your medical and extras claims within 2 business days. If your claim is payable, we’ll deposit the benefit into your chosen bank account.
Keep us updated
We'd appreciate it if you:
- let us know when your information changes, like your contact details
- give feedback on our service.
Your feedback drives our decisions
We’re constantly looking for opportunities to improve members' experiences with us, and our products and services. One way we do this is by asking members to tell us about our customer service. This feedback guides future service and system enhancements. It also delivers on our promise to put you at the heart of our decisionmaking.
Contact us
Email us
When you email us at service@myhcf.com.au, or send a message through our Contact us page, you’ll immediately get an automated acknowledgement. We aim to respond to your email within 3 business days.
Call Us
If we can’t help you immediately, we’ll arrange for someone to call at a time that suits you.
We aim to return your call on the same day, or the next business day if you call outside of business hours.
Call us on 13 13 34.
Visit a branch
Visit an HCF branch, Dental or Eyecare Centre. We have locations across Australia and are ready to help you join, get advice or make a claim.
Send us mail
We aim to respond to mailed enquiries within 5 business days of receiving them.
The address is:
HCF
GPO BOX 4242
Sydney, NSW 2001
Self-service options
We also have a variety of 24 hour self-service options to help you manage your membership.
Phone
Call our Self Service facility directly on 13 14 39 to:
- order your latest tax statement
- make an automated payment.
My Membership app and online member services
Head to My Membership app to:
- claim for extras and ambulance
- manage your cover
- get a benefit estimate
- update payment details
- save with HCF Thank You loyalty rewards
- find your nearest health provider.
You can also use online member services on any device.
Complaints
We’re committed to making sure we resolve any misunderstandings or concerns with you as soon as possible. Guidance on how to make a complaint, our approach to handling your complaint and timeframes is outlined on Complaints & Feedback page and our Complaint Management Policy. For a copy of this policy you can also visit your local branch.
If you have a complaint about your health or life insurance membership or cover, products or services, or want to find out the status of an existing complaint, you can chat to us in person, by phone, email or online.
If we're unable to resolve your concern at first point of contact, we‘ll assign your complaint to a Resolution Officer.
If you’re not happy with the outcome, you can ask that your complaint is escalated for an independent review within HCF.
If you’re still not satisfied, you may wish to contact the relevant Ombudsman. An Ombudsman is an independent body that helps resolve complaints and provide information.
For complaints related to other HCF products, please contact as follows:
Pet insurance (product, service or cover): PetSure on 1800 630 681 or petinsurance@hcf.com.au
Travel insurance (product, cover or claim): Allianz on 1300 657 046 or HCF@Allianz-assistance.com.au.
Travel insurance (service): 13 13 34 or service@myhcf.com.au
Your privacy
We’ll protect your privacy and handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, like:
- how we collect, use and disclose personal information (which may include obligations to overseas recipients)
- how we store and secure personal information
- how to request to stop direct marketing from us
- how to access and correct your personal information
- how to contact us if you have a concern or query related to privacy.
You can read our policy online, request a copy at a branch or call us on 13 13 34.
Private Health Insurance Code of Conduct
The Private Health Insurance Code of Conduct's aim is to improve the standards of practice and service in the private health insurance industry. We support this by ensuring you:
- receive correct information about private health insurance
- are aware of the internal and external dispute resolution procedures
- can make an informed decision about your purchase
- are protected in accordance with the privacy principles.