Does Southern Cross UltraCare cover audiology and hearing aids?
Southern Cross UltraCare appears to exclude audiology (hearing tests + hearing aids) — see the exclusion list below.
Policy wording effective 2026-04-01 · extracted by us on 2026-05-16 · extraction confidence inferred
Relevant exclusions in the wording
- Appliances or equipment (surgical, medical, or dental) such as CPAP machines, hearing aids, orthotics, crutches, surgically implanted lenses (except monofocal lenses) (except when included in list of prostheses and specialised equipment as part of eligible surgical treatment)
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About this answer. Extracted from Southern Cross's published policy wording effective 2026-04-01 on 2026-05-16 (PDF sha256
a6254b23187c493f…). If the policy has been updated since that date, the verbatim text above may be out of date — the authoritative answer is always the source PDF linked, not our derived facts. For personalised advice on whether Southern Cross UltraCare suits your situation, consult a licensed Financial Advice Provider (we are Evolve Group Limited, FSP711891 — see /quotes/).