Short stay and less to pay
Get max value from your hospital cover with our no-gap* joint replacement program with East Sydney Private Hospital.
In a nutshell
No out-of-pocket costs
Short hospital stay
State of the art facility, less invasive surgery
Home-based recovery
Am I eligible?
You are if you:
- Have Top Hospital
- Have served the waiting period for hospital services
- Meet the other health and home recovery criteria.
Not sure if this is you? You can always contact us to check.
How do I get started?
- Check if you’re covered for joint replacements and served any relevant waits
- Contact East Sydney Private Hospital and choose your specialist
- Visit your GP for a referral
- Book an appointment with your chosen specialist
- Start the prehab exercise program before your scheduled surgery.
What’s included?
Members can access knee and hip joint replacement surgery with everything from hospital admission through to discharge and post-surgery rehab covered.
- Short stay of 1-3 nights at East Sydney Private Hospital
- Personalised prehab to help you physically and mentally prepare for surgery
- All fees covered including surgeon, anaesthetist, surgical assistant and hospital fees
- Rapid Recovery Program with a team of specialists to get you up and moving sooner
- Home recovery package including in-home physiotherapy if you need it.
What’s not included?
- Any hospital excess payable for your policy
- Initial pre-consultation fee
- Cost of any tests and pathology (outside your hospital stay).
What if I cannot access East Sydney Private?
If you live interstate or regionally, the team at East Sydney Private can provide a virtual clinic consultation. This allows you to discuss surgical and non-surgical options, assess your current health status, and develop a tailored treatment plan.
* You won’t have to pay if you’ve got Top Hospital cover, have served the required waiting period for hospital services and meet your treating surgeon’s other eligibility criteria.