Westfund Health Insurance

Have been a loyal customer for 10+ years, needed to upgrade policies and it had a 12 month wait period, and wouldn’t budge at all with the waiting period there advice to me was look on iselect and find some one who waves the waiting period

The best thing for us about transferring to this policy is that both of my dependant young adult sons who are under 25 will be covered. My old policy would only cover them if they were in full time study. The new premium overall is about the same but includes cover for an additional dependant. It also provides additional ambulance cover in ACT. The transfer process has been easy so far and customer service is top notch. I also appreciate this is an Australian owned fund that was established in 1953.

Only been a member 2 months and not impressed at all. Sent in a claim for spectacles that were bought through a vendor that is authorized through Westfund. Completed online claim form and submitted copy of receipt online. Had not heard anything for 3 days so logged into our account and see a mail advising to "post" receipts to them else claim not processed. First issue nobody contacted us to say this is required so if I never logged into our account would have never known any better. Second - why have a online claiming system if i need to post things and 3rd....who uses post these days.

Luckily my wife got hold of Amanda from Member Services whom was amazing and advised the receipt did not come through on the e-claim and if we attach to a mail she sent she would ensure would get to the claims department. So my question, why was someone not calling us when the claim was sent to ask for this. Why did I have to investigate to try and resolve something that should have been simple and easy and painfree

I’m about to undergo major surgery and my communications with Westfund and their empathetic decision means I’ll do so knowing I’m with a health fund that really does live by it’s stated core values and has its memberships best interest at the forefront. Thank you Westfund for your exceptional service.

Our family have been with them going on 40 years (now there's only me). Over the years I have looked at what other funds offer but have never found another fund that can match them in service or cover. Love the staff, they look after me and make me feel as if I'm very important to them. Always making sure I get the most out of my cover. And now using their online service as well, so easy to use.

Since joining Westfund, I have experienced good old fashioned service by a business that ensures you know that they care. Regionally based with a passion for people. Westfund is definitely Bestfund

Easy to reach your staff. When there was a wait on the telephone, I left call-back details and received a call back in a very timely manner. All questions were answered knowledgeably and quickly. Very impressed with your customer service when other funds are extremely hard to reach by telephone.

my claims have always been settled promptly I have been with Westfund for over 10 years and have had eye surgery also dental work done, also extensive ear cancer reconstruction done and have been pleased with the rebates

I have been with Westfund for over a year. Their telephone staff are prompt to answer, speak clearly, are informed, polite and patient. They have worked through all my questions, offered to chase issues from my other fund, give me examples of how any changes may affect me and don't rush me off the phone after a few minutes. Restoring my faith in customer service!

I signed up 6 weeks ago, turned out I didn’t require Private Health Insurance. Westfund advertises that they will reimburse money with-in 30 days. I’ve called 4 times to ask to be reimbursed but 6 weeks and no one can do their job properly. Poor service

My husband has been an ongoing top cover member of Westfund since he was 18, he is now 54. Just shy of 12 months ago after a recommendation from a staff member we decided to drop back from the top level of cover. The level we dropped to provided us with most of what we had all except the hospital cover. Our plan was Gold Public. I was of the understanding that if we were to stay overnight in hospital it would be in the public’s hospital which I was ok about. Unfortunately we were not made aware of the fact that it included any day procedures, which we always had done in a private hospital. I was due to have a day procedure done recently and thought I had better phone up Westfund, as I had always done previously. I was given news that I really didn’t want to hear. I couldn’t have the procedure done in the Private Hospital. That afternoon we phoned Westfund to immediately revert back to our old cover. After about a week and a half of no answer from Westfund. They give us 2 options. 1. Pay $2100.00 to back date 12 months & I could have the surgery done or 2. Take up the level of cover we had for all those years and have a 12 month wait period...I have to say we were pretty ticked off. I could understand if we were new to Westfund but come on where is the loyalty to your customers!!!

We have been with Westfund for many years, and even though we changed to another fund over the years (I worked with that provider) we gladly returned to Westfund. The reasons are numerous: top of my list is just how easy it is to get a friendly helpful voice at the end of the line when I need to ask a question. There is never a long wait to talk with anyone, and I do not have to press numerous buttons to get where I need to be - and I like that.
Also, I find the reimbursements for extras, especially dental to be very generous.
I am more than happy with Westfund and would encourage others to change over too.

I changed to Westfund in 2013 from Medibank Private which I had joined way back in the early 1980s. Westfund offered so much more for less cost. Claims are always handled quickly and efficiently and Westfund staff are more likely to remind me of what I can claim rather than tell me what Isn't covered. It is easy to contact staff who are always friendly and helpful and I really like that it is a not for profit fund with no shareholders and the CEO is not paid an obscene salary. When they make a profit it is shared with members. I've never heard of another fund which does that.

We have been with Westfund for nearly 20 years. Every 2 years or so I do a comparison with other funds either calling directly, or on the comparison sites. I then ring Westfund to talk it through, (as we have had to make adjustments as our circumstances change), and every time have found the service, friendly conversation and product (price, cover and rebates) to still be the best for us. The price is fare in comparison and is 'not for profit'(no shareholders..) which we like. We have made numerous claims over our time with Westfund and have never had a problem or knock-back. If you need to ask anything the staff are just a phone call away, and are fully knowledgeable with their product. I can relax now for a couple of years till I go through the exercise again...but I keep coming back to them. Very happy customer.

I have been with Westfund for nearly 12 months and am so glad I changed health funds. I had an unfortunate accident and my claim was handled with efficiency in good time. Westfund gives excellent value and great service.

We were with Westfund many years ago but on moving interstate we had to join another fund (this has changed now). Medibank was becoming more expensive with less returns. So good to be back with Westfund, where they are very helpful and efficient ie if a callback is requested they actually call back, not like so many other companies who do not bother. Coverage is very good on all products.

I was satisfied with the company when I needed to make claims, having no problems. The claims have been lodged and dealt with immediately when made by mail, and have always had quick responses from emails when a have had questions.

We were with Medibank for years, and were unhappy with the low amounts we were getting when we submitted a claim. Our premiums with Westfund are about the same, but we have get so much more back now. We are on the top extras cover, and now get $50 back compared to around $20 (for massage, chiro, physio). On a major dental (crown), we are only $300 out of pocket, compared with $700. Also, it's great that for most things it's a combined limit, so one half of a couple can redeem more than half of the value (for example, my husband has a bad back, so uses up our whole Physio/Chiro allowance every year).

I also love how easy it is to claim (just take a photo through the app) and the fact that everyone I've spoken to has been so helpful and friendly.

I have just switched to Westfund from Medibank. It appears not only will I be saving money with no premium rise in April, but also getting better coverage financially for the entire family. Don't know why I waited so long to compare.... it was a relatively smooth easy transition to change:)

We changed to westfund in April 2018 and it was the best thing we did. We saved a small amount of money but have much better cover. Whenever we’ve had to phone them, the call has been answered quickly and dealt with efficiently and by very friendly staff. Claims have always been paid within the 3 business days. Can’t praise them enough!