The HCi Heart health program aims to help manage heart-related risk factors, especially for overweight participants.

Heart Health is available at no chargeˆ to eligible members. And is available anywhere in Australia, online or by phone.

Features of HCi Heart Health

a structured 3 phase program – each phase goes for 6 weeks

Focus on reducing weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and waist circumference

Coaching to exercise – and stick to it

Quit smoking coaching

Eligibility for HCi Heart Health program

This program is available for all HCi members who meet the following criteria: 

• aged 18 or more
• have Gold hospital or Silver Plus hospital and Premier or Top Extras cover
• be up to date with premiums when starting and using the program
• have been an HCi member for at least 12 months
• are not, and have not been, in another HCi HWFL* program
• must be  overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or higher
• must be undergoing treatment for, or have a history, at least one of:
  • high blood pressure
  • high cholesterol
  • obstructive sleep apnoea
  • angioplasty or stent
  • heart attack/stroke
  • cardiac arrhythmia or angina

Note that a GP referral may be required.

Additional criteria may be applied by the program provider, Prima Health Solutions.

How do I access this program?

Once you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you can complete the eligibility checker form. If you meet the physical requirements, you will be invited to arrange a call to discuss the program and its suitability for you.

* The HCi HWFL programs include Heart Health, Type 2 Diabetes management and Osteoarthritis management.
ˆ Note that the provider may apply out-of-pocket costs in some circumstances