No Gap Endoscopy

Medibank has partnered with Wollongong Day Surgery to help eligible members avoid out-of-pocket medical costs for some endoscopy procedures like gastroscopy and colonoscopy with participating medical specialists at participating hospitals.

Eligible Procedures;

• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy

Further information for Medibank customers

Eligible Medibank members with Gastrointestinal Endoscopy included in their hospital cover and who have served all relevant waiting periods could pay no out-of-pockets on the following services as part of their hospital admission:

• Medical specialist costs
• Anaesthetist costs
• Diagnostic tests (scans and blood tests)

Please note that excess and any co-payments under the policy are still payable. Your medical specialist will need to confirm their participation in the program and work with you to decide if the program is right for you and your health needs.

Medibank members can contact us on 132 331 to check their product eligibility and level of cover.

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