nib Clinical Partners
No out of pocket costs for total hip and knee joint replacement surgery for eligible nib members*.
What is the nib Clinical Partners program?
At nib, we want to help keep you healthy and keep you moving after surgery. That’s why we’ve partnered with a network of experienced orthopaedic surgeons who offer our eligible members no out of pocket costs (excluding any excess on your policy) on total hip and knee joint replacements.
Why should I use the Clinical Partners program?
With the average hip or knee replacement costing around $2,500 out of pocket per procedure, we understand that the emotional and financial stress of major surgery can be daunting. The Clinical Partners program aims to reduce some of this stress by offering on-going support and no out of pocket costs to eligible members across Australia who are undergoing total hip or knee replacements with a participating orthopaedic surgeon.
No out of pocket expenses for total hip and knee joint replacements for eligible members
Be treated by experienced orthopaedic surgeons passionate about your care
Access the program in most locations across Australia
Be supported by a dedicated Health Navigation Specialist
Recover from the comfort of home with Orthopaedic Rehab at Home** if appropriate
Use our Find a Provider tool to find a participating surgeon near you
How does the Clinical Partners program work?
When visiting your GP with a hip or knee concern, it’s important to remember that you have a choice in which specialist you’re referred to. Here’s our guide on how to get started.
Find a participating specialist
To help reduce the uncertainty of surgery costs, you can use our Find a Provider tool to easily locate an orthopaedic surgeon near you who is part of the Clinical Partners program.
It’s also important to check that you’re covered for total hip and knee replacement surgery by using our Going to Hospital tool or by contacting us.
Be supported during your journey
As part of the Clinical Partners program, you’ll be supported at every stage of your surgery journey by a dedicated Health Navigation Specialist.
They will:
Ensure that you’re appropriately prepared for your hip or knee surgery
Help set you up for your post-surgery recovery
Call to check in on how you’re progressing once you're at home.
Recover at home
If your surgeon gives their approval, after surgery you have the option to recover from the comfort of home with the Orthopaedic Rehab at Home program.
A highly skilled physiotherapist will visit your home to:
Help you learn pain management techniques
How to care for your joints post-surgery
Help you build mobility to recover as soon as possible.
What do our members have to say?
"I recently had a hip replacement and for two weeks after I came home, a nurse and physio called me weekly to see how I was progressing. Without their help I would not have progressed as well."
nib member
FAQs
Honeysuckle Health is a health services and specialist data science company creating better pathways to better health. Honeysuckle Health has a range of health care programs delivered by a qualified health professional to support you to stay well at home and in the community.
Honeysuckle Health is a subsidiary of nib Group, though operates independently.
Disclaimers
* For eligible nib members with Hospital cover that includes total hip and knee joint replacement surgery (item numbers: 49518, 49521, 49318, 49321, 49519 and 49319). You will only pay the hospital excess for your procedure. Partial hip and knee replacements are not covered.
** An eligible member's treating team will determine whether Orthopaedic Rehab at Home is suitable to facilitate an early discharge from hospital. This will occur where the same level of rehabilitation can be adequately provided in the comfort of the home.