Purpose:

To assist the member when someone in the immediate family needs to be accompanied to a Melbourne hospital for treatment. The Society will reimburse the cost of accommodation for the accompanying family member.

Eligibility:

1. Member, Spouse, Child.
2. Family member must be receiving treatment in a Metropolitan hospital and requires a family Member to be close at hand.
3. This benefit is NOT available for accommodation relating to the treatment of parents, siblings, in-laws, grandchildren or other extended-family members.

Benefit:

1. For accommodation − up to $150 per night.

Payment:

• Members should seek hospital-supported accommodation – if available.
• Members must pay for the accommodation and seek reimbursement.
• Meals, MiniBar and any other extras will not be refunded.

Notes:

• Members must submit a claim form with accommodation receipts.