Get Extra(s) value before the year ends

Get Extra(s) value before the year ends

All good things must come to an end, and the end of 2024 is fast approaching. And if you’ve got Extras cover, now’s the time to make sure you’ve made the most of it.

Most Extras limits re-set from 1 January. That means you’ll get a refresh of benefit limits across your Extras cover. While that’s something to look forward to, it’s also timely to take stock and check in on where you’re at with your Extras for this year. Now’s the perfect time to use your benefits.

Here are a few simple ways you can get more value from your Extras as the year winds down.

• Eyes, teeth and ears. Have you had your eyes, teeth or ears checked out this year? No? Now’s a great time to make use of your remaining benefits. New glasses or a dental checkup may be the perfect way to close out 2024 … while also taking the time to be proactive about your health.

• Need a massage? Remedial and Swedish massage is covered by most of our RT Health Extras covers. If you haven’t already used your benefits for alternative therapies, you could treat yourself to a massage (as long as it’s with a registered provider).

• Dietetics. With the warmer weather now upon us, it’s a good opportunity to get some advice about your diet and lifestyle. A chance to get ahead of the curve of your New Year’s resolutions.

• Get paid for going to the gym? Well, not really. But we do give you a helping hand by paying benefits under ‘Health Improvement’ towards your gym membership. If your gym is a registered fitness provider, you’ve filled in the special form (this is separate from the usual claim form), you’ll get a benefit to pay towards your gym membership. And, you can claim one every year by following the same process.

• Prescriptions and medicines. There are a few things to know about claiming prescriptions and medications (once you’ve served any waiting periods). Check out our recent article to learn more about what you can claim.

• Are you claiming everything you can? You might have Extras benefits you haven’t claimed, or you’ve forgotten about. Your RT Health Cover Guide is a good place to start when checking in to see what you’re covered for. Check in and make sure you’re making the most of it.

• At your limit? To get a handle on any benefits you may have left for the year, you can login to your online Member Services portal. Take a look at the claims you’ve made so far this year.

Questions? 

Being empowered to use your Extras cover to support your general health and wellbeing is an important aspect of private health cover. That’s why we’re with you every step of the way. If you’ve got question, just give us a call. 

We’d be happy to help.