You can visit whichever dentist you like!
From 1 January 2026 HIF has partnered with a network of providers to make a selected range of services more affordable. By choosing an HIF Choice Network provider you’ll receive low or no out-of-pocket costs. Find an HIF Choice Network Dentist close to you by searching “Dentist” under ‘specialty’.
Members are still free to visit and claim for treatment from any registered dentist. Benefits will be as listed in the Dental Schedules, but members may have out-of-pocket expenses if their provider is not part of the HIF Choice Network.
What's the catch?
There isn't one. Either visit a HIF Choice Network Provider for low or no out-of-pocket costs or continue to receive your same benefits from a non-Choice Network provider. Our key requirement is that HIF members must use extras healthcare providers who are legally qualified to practise in Australia, and are therefore considered 'approved' by HIF. So as long as your chosen dentist, optician, physiotherapist, chiropractor or other type of extras healthcare provider is HIF- approved, you're free to use whichever one you want.
How do I know if my chosen provider is approved by HIF?
Don't worry, it's easy to find out - just contact us for confirmation prior to undergoing any treatment.
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