[ozmidwifery] Private Health & Midwifery

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

Hey all,   There has been lots of talk over the HBA covering midwifery of late, but after being so unhappy with Medibank Private I did some research last night and found out that NIB have actually been covering it for some time just not in full – and they offer a much better package for much less cost than Medibank that I have switched over!!! This is what NIB offer for midwifery services:   NIB 10 ante-natal visits - $13 back per visit 10 post-natal visits - $13 back per visit $220 back for the birth cost This is as per the safeguard cover (second to top cover) and if you have a private Ob as back-up, there are some changes to these amounts so you need to clarify (they wont cover as much for the private midwife), but not if you go public. 100% ambulance cover. For my family, this package cost only $148 a month whereas Medibank are charging $190 and I get much less back, no midwifery.   Some might already know this, but for those that don’t it might be a great one to recommend to women seeking midwifery services. I just thought it was so cool speaking to a private health fund that was readily and openly telling me about their private midwife services. I was half expecting them to have to ask someone else or have no idea.   A very Merry Christmas to all on this list, you have provided me with so much food for thought and help in some situations where I needed more clarity. So thank-you to all and have a wonderful Christmas season. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director, www.bellybelly.com.au & www.toys4tikes.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Australian Little Tikes Specialists