Defence Health Eligibility

At Defence Health, our comprehensive hospital and extras health cover is shaped for the Defence community. If you’re connected to Defence, you could be eligible — and in more ways than you might expect.

Whether your link is through family, service, or your employer, we’re here to support your health and wellbeing with cover designed to meet your needs. Explore the categories below to see if you can join the Defence Health family. 

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We recognise the sacrifices you've made and we're grateful for your service. We're committed to making a positive difference to your health and wellbeing.    

If you or your partner are serving in the Navy, Army or Air Force, a veteran or Reservist, then we’re here to bring you affordable comprehensive health insurance with tailored benefits to suit your health and wellbeing needs. 

Defence industry 


Do you work in the Defence Industry?

If you work for the Department of Defence, Department of Veteran Affairs, other Defence related Departments or work for a company that’s contracted to the Defence Industry, you are eligible to join Defence Health. Contact us to check your company is eligible on 1800 840 266 (press ‘4’ for corporate).

Defence families 


We understand the unique needs of ADF and ex-serving families and couples.   

Our Defence Health family extends further than you might expect. Whether you’re a partner, ex-partner, parent, child, sibling (including their children or partner), of a currently serving or ex-serving member of Navy, Air Force or Army, you can join Defence Health.  

Find out about your options for your health cover needs

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