http://www.hif.com.au:8081/rss/default.aspx?cid=143HIF News + Media ReleasesOur blog includes, nutritional, fitness and dental advice and recipes from our expertsFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:12:33 GMTFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:12:33 GMTMintoxHIF extends telehealth mental health services for members impacted by lockdownshttp://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/hif-extends-telehealth-mental-health-services-for-members-impacted-by-lockdownshttp://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/hif-extends-telehealth-mental-health-services-for-members-impacted-by-lockdowns

HIF will again support telehealth mental health services for members in Victoria, NSW, and ACT during the current lockdown.

]]>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMTHIF offers mental health service to all members http://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/hif-offers-mental-health-service-to-all-membershttp://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/hif-offers-mental-health-service-to-all-membersAs a part of its commitment to support its members through a trying 2020, HIF will now provide Mental Health Navigator at no cost for all members, no matter their level of cover during the COVID-19 pandemic.]]>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF includes benefits for some services via telehealth as standard on Extras coverhttp://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/hif-includes-benefits-for-some-services-via-telehealth-as-standard-on-extras-coverhttp://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/hif-includes-benefits-for-some-services-via-telehealth-as-standard-on-extras-coverWe know that it’s important that our members have convenient treatment options.]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF first to pay benefits for teledentistry consultations during the COVID-19 pandemichttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-first-to-pay-teledentistry-benefitshttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-first-to-pay-teledentistry-benefitsHIF is the first Australian health fund to offer benefits for teledentistry consultations delivered during the COVID-19 crisis.]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF enables benefits for some Extras services via telehealth channelshttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/telehealth-consultationshttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/telehealth-consultationsHIF will be temporarily providing Telehealth benefits for some Extras health services.]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF ensures Members with Hospital Cover are protected against Coronavirushttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-ensures-all-members-with-hospital-cover-are-protected-against-coronavirushttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-ensures-all-members-with-hospital-cover-are-protected-against-coronavirusHIF today announced that Members with private hospital insurance will be eligible for treatment resulting from COVID-19 at no extra cost.]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF postpones the 2020 premium increase for six months to address COVID-19 concerns.http://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-postpones-premium-increasehttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-postpones-premium-increase

HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson, today announced that HIF would postpone the 2020 premium increase until 1 October 2020.

]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF introduces a special financial hardship suspension arrangement for Membershttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-introduces-a-special-suspension-arrangementhttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-introduces-a-special-suspension-arrangementIn response to the Coronavirus pandemic, HIF has introduced a new policy suspension option for Members who are struggling financially.]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF’s workforce now operating at home with minimal disruption to Membershttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-now-operating-from-homehttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-now-operating-from-homeIn line with the Prime Minister’s recommendation, HIF’s workforce is now operating from home.]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTNon-urgent elective surgery temporarily suspended in Australiahttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/non-urgent-elective-surgery-temporarily-suspendedhttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/non-urgent-elective-surgery-temporarily-suspendedEffective March 25, all non-urgent elective surgery has been suspended temporarily.]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTHealth insurance and Coronavirus - here's what you need to know.http://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/health-insurance-and-coronavirushttp://www.hif.com.au/news/hif-news/health-insurance-and-coronavirusIt’s natural to be concerned about the Coronavirus at the moment. Here’s what we know so far.]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTHIF remains open for business during COVID-19 outbreak http://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-remains-open-for-business-during-covid-19-outbreakhttp://www.hif.com.au/news/covid-19-updates/hif-remains-open-for-business-during-covid-19-outbreakHIF understands that COVID-19 is of great concern right now, but it's business as usual for our Members.]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMT