Couples health insurance

You have the option to choose either a joint couples policy, which covers both of you, or separate individual policies. The decision depends on what suits your needs best. Explore if a couples health insurance policy, opens in a new tab is the right choice for you and your partner.

No, you don't need to be married to get couples cover. A couples policy covers two adults (defined as someone over 18 who is not a dependant) who are viewed as 'long-term' partners by health insurance standards, which usually includes married couples and de facto, opens in a new tab relationships.

The cost of a couples policy is typically similar to the combined cost of two singles policies before considering any government rebates or Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading. 
 
In some cases, a couples policy might be cheaper. For example, if one person has a high LHC loading and the other has a low loading, the average LHC loading for the couples policy could be less than the higher loading on an individual policy. This means that for the person with the high loading, it might be cheaper to be on a couples policy rather than having their own. 
 
Couples insurance also simplifies managing your policy and taxes since you'll receive one health insurance tax statement instead of two separate ones. 
 
It’s a good idea to review your options to ensure that a couples policy meets your healthcare needs and fits your budget.

A couples policy provides the same level of health cover for both partners, making it a straightforward and convenient option if you’re aligned on your health needs. A couples policy works best when you and your partner both agree on the coverage you need and how much you’re willing to pay. 

Your couples policy will cover you and your partner. If you're planning a family, you'll need to explore family cover, opens in a new tab options.

Whether you join nib online, opens in a new tab or by phone, opens in a new tab, we’ll handle everything. Just give us your previous fund details, and we’ll take care of contacting them and managing the paperwork. We’ll guide you through the process, let you know about any waiting periods, and ensure switching to nib is hassle-free so you can start claiming on your healthcare and taking advantage of our health and wellbeing services, opens in a new tab.