The power of a network: over 9,000 exceptional health providers to help you save money

At CBHS, helping you lead a healthier and happier life is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’ve established the CBHS Choice Network which gives you access to a national network of dental and optical providers – over 9,000 premium health providers in fact!

Featuring some of Australia’s most respected and well-known providers, our Choice Network includes:

• independent operators
• franchises
• market-leading providers.

Choice Network vs non-Choice Network

If you select a provider from our Network, on selected treatments/services CBHS will pay benefits of up to 100% of the fee charged up to the item limit.

Of course, you’re always welcome to choose a health provider outside of the CBHS Choice Network, and you'll be able to claim a benefit depending on your level of cover. However, you may have higher out-of-pockets than if you visit a Choice Network provider.

Disclaimer: Choice Network benefits are subject to overall and available limits at time of service.  

Three easy steps to finding the health provider that suits you

We’ve made it as quick and simple as possible to find the best provider for your health needs using the CBHS Choice Network.

1. Enter dentist or optometrist in the box that says, ‘I am looking for a …'
2. Search by your provider’s name or location
3. Click the search button

And that’s it!

If the providers in your search results have our ‘Choice Network’ logo beside their name, they’re part of the CBHS network.

Choose from quality providers and access reduced or no gap fees

With over 9,000 dental and optical providers, including popular retailers like Specsavers, the CBHS Choice Network means even better value and more choice for members. With each visit, they’ll also aim to reduce or remove the gap for Extras services and products such as frames, lenses, contact lenses and preventative dental treatments.

Of course, you can also log in to the Member Centre, or mobile app or call Member Services on 1300 654 123 (Monday to Friday 8am-7pm AET) to confirm if your policy provides cover for these services.

Can’t see your preferred dental or optical provider in our Choice Network?

If your provider is interested in joining the Choice Network, they can contact our team on 1300 654 123 to discuss further. Or you can try selecting another provider from the broad range on offer.

You can also search for your health provider, hospital and more…

Once you’re on our provider search page, you can also search for private hospitals by name or location. You can search for a specialist who participates in Access Gap Cover.

Access Gap Cover (AGC) is designed to reduce or eliminate the medical ‘gap’. The aim is for you to end up with less or, in some cases, no out-of-pocket medical expenses when you receive treatment at a private hospital as an inpatient. If a doctor treats you under the AGC scheme, they’ll usually process the claim on your behalf, and take care of the applicable Medicare benefits.

Remember to always ask for a written estimate before you go into hospital for treatment.

All information contained in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.

Sources:

https://www.cbhs.com.au/tools-and-support/find-a-provider

https://www.cbhs.com.au/tools-and-support/find-a-provider/recognised-providers

https://www.cbhs.com.au/specsavers