Depending on your level of cover, you can get back up to 100% on the cost of prescription glasses and contact lenses, up to your yearly limit (waiting periods apply).
To find out how much you can get back, please review your health cover fact sheet or contact Australian Unity on 1300 793 157.
We’ve partnered with leading eye care retailers to provide our members who have Extras optical cover with some great in-store discounts!
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They’re your eyes, and it should be your choice. So if you’ve got a favourite optometrist or ophthalmologist, you can continue to see them.*
Find your nearest HICAPS optometrist to claim on the spot.
* Provider recognition conditions apply. For details contact Australian Unity on 1300 758 188. We are unable to pay any claims where the treatment is rendered by a provider to themselves, their partner, dependant, business partner or business partner’s partner or dependant. Where the service includes a cost for materials, we may consider payment towards the purchase and supply of those.
You can usually claim on the spot by swiping your Australian Unity membership card. We also provide a claiming app, online claim forms, and a dedicated phone number in case you want to talk to someone about your claim. Find out more about how to claim on optical.
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