call us on 1300 727 538






 Morning Afternoon Evening

Call 1300 727 538
For the well-being of teachers & their families.
Home » Health Support » HealthMeasures
Register
Decrease Increase Print

HealthMeasures

Improve your health and well-being with HealthMeasures – an online health management tool provided to members at no extra cost.

You will have access to online dietary advice, exercise programs and health coaching. You can also create your very own well-being plan so you can choose the areas you would like to focus on to improve your health and well-being.

Managing your health and well-being online could not be easier. You can access your favourite resources wherever you are with the Well-being Plus iPhone and Android apps. You can download the apps in either of the following ways:

Teachers Health Fund members will be required to enter the code HM when downloading the apps. The mobile apps will prompt you when this is required.

Take the Well-being Assessment

The Well-being Assessment is a confidential questionnaire that assesses your lifestyle and overall health to help shape your very own well-being plan. The assessment takes into consideration that you may be more ready to start on some areas than others and can help you begin with small, manageable steps to get you on the right track. Take the assessment now.

Do you have a chronic condition?

If it is identified that you have a chronic condition the HealthMeasures program can provide you with care support services including:

  • Telephone support from registered nurses to help improve your health condition
  • A registered nurse care manager will help you draw up an online health action plan, which can then be monitored for progress.
  • Online access to approved health coaches for guidance on your diet, physical activity and lifestyle.
  • SMS or email reminders for any preventative and health screening tests you might need.
  • Reminder calls prior to your GP appointments.
  • Advice on local community services to help you with the maintenance of your condition.

To request further information call the HealthMeasures team on 1800 359 447 or Teachers Health Fund on 1300 728 188.

Teachers Health Fund engages Healthways AustraliaHealthwas Australia Pty Limited is part of the Healthways group of companies, which provide wellness and care management programs to over 50 million people worldwide. Teachers Health Fund has engaged Healthways Australia to deliver the ‘Health Measures’ program to Teachers Health Fund members. Healthways Australia provides the infrastructure, skills and expertise to ensure that the program is of the highest standard. to deliver the HealthMeasures program.

Parent & Infant Program Healthy Weight for Life
Get a quote Help me choose Join now
Make a claim My details Make a payment

Join NowX

Membership Type

You

Tell us a little about yourself to get started:

Tell us a little about yourself and your partner to get started:

Tell us a little about yourself, your partner and family to get started:

Tell us a little about yourself and your family to get started:

Your Cover

Select your desired level of cover:

or

Your Rebate

All Australian residents, who are entitled to Medicare, are able to claim an income tested rebate on their private health insurance; would you like to apply your rebate?

For individuals earning between $88,001 - $102,000 (or $176,001 - $204,000 for families*).
*For families with children, the thresholds are increased by $1,500 for each child after the first.

How rebate tiers workX

Most Australians with private health insurance currently receive a rebate from the Australian Government to help cover the cost of their premiums. The private health insurance rebate is income tested. The table below details the different rebate amounts and Medicare Levy Surcharge levels.

The rebate applies to hospital, general treatment and ambulance policies. It does not apply to overseas visitors cover. The rebate levels applicable for 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 are:

Singles
Families		 ≤$88,000
≤$176,000		 ≤$88,001-102,000
≤$176,001-204,000		 ≤$102,001-136,000
≤$204,001-272,000		 ≤$136,001
≤$272,001
Rebate
< Age 6530%20%10%0%
Age 65-6935%25%15%0%
Age 70+40%30%20%0%

Single parents and couples (including de facto couples) are subject to family tiers. For families with children, the thresholds are increased by $1,500 for each child after the first. http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm

© Copyright 2014 of Teachers Federation Health Limited ABN 86 097 030 414 trading as Teachers Health Fund.