We're giving our members with Extras cover a free flu shot this winter*.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Flu season is upon us, and we want to help protect your health by giving all our members with Extras cover access to a free flu shot this winter.
Getting a flu shot is your single best protection against catching the flu and getting seriously ill from associated complications. So, we want to make it as easy as possible for our members to get their flu shot.
Getting your free flu shot is easy. Simply to go to a pharmacy of your choice, keep the itemised receipt from your appointment and submit a claim through your Astute Simplicity Health account. Benefits can be claimed on vaccinations administered on or before 31 December 2024.
2024 Influenza Vaccination Benefit – Terms and Conditions
The Department of Health advise that annual influenza vaccination should occur anytime from April onwards and that the peak flu season is generally June to September.
For more information on the Influenza vaccine including who should get vaccinated visit Influenza (flu) vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health
Receiving your vaccination from a registered Pharmacy of your choice
Eligible members can receive their influenza vaccination from any registered pharmacy of their choice in Australia by paying upfront for the service and submitting a claim.
Eligible members must submit a pharmacy invoice showing the name of the person immunised, the cost, type of influenza vaccine and the date administered to claim benefit.
Claims can be lodged via the Astute Simplicity Health claiming app, or by emailing astute@stlukes.com.au.
Astute Simplicity Health will cover a 2024 influenza vaccination, up to a maximum benefit of $24.47 including GST for each person covered on an Extras policy.
Benefits can be claimed on vaccinations administered on or before 31 December 2024.
Astute Simplicity Health will not pay the benefit where reimbursement is received from any other source.
Other Terms and Conditions
To be an eligible member, you must have Extras cover that is financial at the date of vaccination and have served the 2-month waiting period for Extras.
If you are unsure if you are eligible for this offer, contact us on 1300 090 960 or email astute@stlukes.com.au.
The 2024 Influenza Vaccination Benefit is a once only offer.
Please note that pharmacists will determine your eligibility to receive an influenza vaccine at a pharmacy. In Tasmania, pharmacists are unable to provide vaccinations to children aged 5 years or younger. Age limits for children to receive an influenza vaccination administered by a pharmacist differ in other states and territories. Persons with certain contraindications may not be eligible to receive an influenza vaccination at a pharmacy. Please contact your chosen pharmacy for more information about your individual eligibility to receive an influenza vaccination at a pharmacy.
Want to find out more?
Call today on 1300 090 960