nib First Choice Optical
We've partnered with a range of optical providers to bring our members discounts and No Gap offers.
Not a member? View our Extras cover.
What is the nib First Choice network?
Our aim is to make quality optical care more affordable and accessible. That’s why, we’ve created our First Choice network, which is our community of specially selected health providers which offer eligible members a range of agreed rates, discounts and offers.
Meaning you can pay less for common optical services and stretch your Extras limits further.
Optical providers in our network
Simply show your nib card at any of our First Choice Optical provider stores to access these discounts.
If you have an nib Extras cover with remaining limits, you can also benefit from our No Gap offers¹.
Some brands we’ve partnered with include:
Specsavers
Bailey Nelson
The Optical Company stores
OPSM and Laubman & Pank
No Gap optical offers
If you have Extras cover that includes optical, you can take advantage of our No Gap offers.¹
What is No Gap?
A gap payment, also known as an out of pocket expense, is the difference between what you are charged and how much Medicare or your health fund will give you back. Using one of our No Gap offers means the total cost of these products will be fully covered by us.
Browse our No Gap offers by provider
- The Optical Company
- Specsavers
- OPSM and Laubman & Pank
- Bailey Nelson
Visit your local The Optical Company store and present your nib card to claim these offers.*
Two pairs of glasses
Depending on your level of cover, you can get two pairs of standard single vision glasses with no extra cost from the $199 frame range, including lenses with anti-reflective coating.
One pair of single vision kids glasses
Get one pair of single vision glasses for kids with no out of pocket costs from the $199 or $249 frame range.
Discounts on glasses from optical providers
Whether you're after a new pair, shopping for work or finding frames for your kids - we've got you covered.
Browse offers and discounts by product
- Full prices glasses
- Kids glasses
- Safety glasses
- Multifocal glasses
- Sunglasses
Save 20% in store
Provider: The Optical Company
Enjoy a 20% discount on frames, sunglasses, prescription lenses and lens extras.
20% off lens options
Provider: Specsavers
Get a 20% discount on tinting, hardening and coating for your lenses.
20% off lenses and lens extras
Provider: OPSM and Laubman & Pank
Enjoy a 20% discount on full priced lenses and lens extras (including light anti-reflective coating, tinting or UV coating).
Get 50% off a second pair of glasses
Provider: OPSM and Laubman & Pank
Buy a complete pair of prescription glasses and get 50% off your second pair. Both pairs must be purchased in the same transaction.
15% off eyewear, apparel, accessories and footwear
Provider: Oakley
Visit an Oakley store to get 15% off full priced items. Keep in mind, that non-prescription sunglasses are not included in your Extras cover.
Discounts on contact lenses and free optical services
Experience the ease of contact lenses and keep your eyes healthy with optical services.
Browse offers and discounts
- Contact lenses
- Free optical services
No out of pocket contact lenses
Provider: The Optical Company
Get a six or 12-month supply of no out of pocket contact lenses from our select range.
Get 10% off full-priced prescription contact lenses
Provider: OPSM and Laubman & Pank
Enjoy this discount on all full-priced prescription contact lenses.
10% off prescription contact lenses
Provider: Bailey Nelson
Enjoy this discount on all full-priced prescription contact lenses.
Frequently asked questions
Find your nearest optical provider today
Search our network of First Choice optical providers to get the best value for your eye care needs.
Not sure if you're covered?
Log in to check if your Extras cover includes optical so you can claim these offers.
Need help checking what you’re covered for?
Disclaimers
¹Claiming optical benefits from nib is subject to your chosen level of Extras cover, relevant waiting periods being served, and sufficient annual limits remaining. Benefits only payable on prescription Optical Appliances. nib Fund Rules and Policy booklet terms apply. Check your cover in your Member Account, by calling 13 16 42 or +61 2 9692 4300 (outside Australia), or in store with your nib membership card.
Stock and brands are subject to availability and may vary from store to store. Lens upgrades such as tinting, coating or hardening of lenses not included unless specified. Not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount, unless specified. Present your valid health fund card in store to redeem these offers. Offer available to eligible members of nib and health insurance brands underwritten by nib. Offers are not redeemable for cash.
*Offers only available in store excluding contacts. If a nib member selects a product outside the range available for their level of cover this may incur a gap payment. Product range may vary between stores and is subject to availability. Product exclusions apply including safety glasses. Lens upgrades and add-ons are available at an extra cost where cost is outside the no gap cover extended by nib to applicable members/level of cover. No restrictions apply to the number of transactions or number of nib customers utilising this offer.