What is blood pressure? 

Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. 

What is high blood pressure? 

High blood pressure is when your blood pressure is permanently higher than normal.  With this condition it could go undetected and possibly lead to other illnesses such as heart attack, stroke and chronic kidney disease. 

Source: Heart Foundation 

How can I check my blood pressure? 

If you do have high blood pressure or simply want to check your blood pressure, it is important you buy an approved blood pressure device. 

Checking your blood pressure from home is easy enough to do with a blood pressure monitor. The most common monitors have an inflatable pressure cuff that wraps around your upper arm which is the best way to get an accurate reading. 

Most people show no symptoms so if you suspect your blood pressure is high, it is best to visit and talk to your doctor. Source: Health Direct 

How can I get a blood pressure monitor? 

You can claim blood pressure monitors under our Premium and High Extras covers and they are available for purchase or hire from a provider of your choice. 

This benefit is paid from the Health Aids & Wellness limit. 

Level of cover	Benefit	Limit per person	Limit per family
Premium Extras	80%	$700 Health Aids & Wellness	$1,400 Health Aids & Wellness
High Extras	70%	$500 Health Aids & Wellness	$1,000 Health Aids & Wellness
Mid Extras	N/A	N/A	N/A
Simple Extras	N/A	N/A	N/A

 

You can also claim blood pressure monitors under our Comprehensive Cover. 

This benefit is paid from Surgical Equipment & Health Aids limit 

Closed extras covers*	Year 1 benefit	Year 2 benefit	Year 3 benefit	Year 4 benefit	Year 5 benefit
Comprehensive Extras	50% of cost up to $150	50% of cost up to $150	60% of cost up to $150	70% of cost up to $150	80% of cost up to $150
Overall Health Aids Limit (Comprehensive Extras)	$400 per person	$625 per person	$750 per person	$875 per person	$1,000 per person
Value Extras	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Standard Extras	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

* These covers are closed but members with these covers can stay on them and use their benefits

How the benefits work 

• 2 month waiting period  
• 1 blood pressure monitor can be claimed every 3 financial years  
• No benefits for second hand monitors 

How to claim benefits for a blood pressure monitor 

Your receipt needs to include the following details: Name of patient, item, date of purchase/hire, cost, provider name and registration details. 

Where to buy a blood pressure monitor 

You can find blood pressure monitors for sale at pharmacies, retail stores or you can order online from any company with an Australian Business Number. 

How to claim: 

Manually only.  

Why can’t I swipe my card for these types of claims?

There are a variety of reasons: 

• some providers aren’t connected to HICAPS, our swipe claiming provider 
• we need to assess this claim manually 
• supporting information is required (e.g. a Declaration of Condition) 

Not to worry, simply take a photo of your receipt and send them to us using our app or Online Member Services. 

Alternatively, you can email or post us a claim form.