means Health Industry Claims and Payment Service which is an EFTPOS type service used at the point of sale/services that allows Teachers Health Fund members to claim benefits with the Teachers Health [..]

Based on an Australian Government Rebate of

(AGC) is a billing scheme that aims to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses to members for doctor and specialist services received in hospital. Doctors may choose to participate in AGC on a pati [..]

is an injury inflicted as a result of unintentional, unexpected actions or events caused by an external force that requires immediate inpatient hospital treatment by a registered Medical Practitioner [..]

means accommodation charges for inpatient services in hospital. This covers meals and a bed in hospital, and includes hospital provided services including nursing care. It does not include treatment b [..]

means a hospital with which Teachers Health Fund has an agreement regarding accommodation, theatre fees and other hospital charges.

(weight-loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese including gastric banding.

means a benefit payable under the Teachers Health Fund Rules and includes access to service to be provided directly to the Insured Member in lieu of a payment.

means the fee charged by a hospital for the accommodation of an individual assisting with the care of a member who is undergoing inpatient treatment, for example a parent staying with a child who is i [..]

is the age a person is assigned when first purchasing Hospital cover, as relevant to Lifetime Health Cover.