TUH, which includes Union Health, and Teachers Health Fund are
merging on 1 July 2025.
The coming together of two award-winning, not-for-profit health funds—makes TUH part of the 6th largest health fund in Australia.
As the only union-based, not-for-profit fund founded by and for teachers, this merger ensures we can continue to support you and your health well into the future. But we understand that this may mean you have some questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The decision to merge with Teachers Health has been made to strengthen the position of the merged fund well into the future.
As one health fund, we’ll combine our efforts to create operational efficiencies and, in turn, focus on what matters most – supporting our members.
While you’ll continue receiving the same award-winning service you’ve come to know and trust, from 1 July you can also look forward to:
Reduced waiting period for pregnancy claims – now only 9 months.
Extended cover for young adults, with dependents now able to stay on their parents cover until they turn 32.
Registered apprentices, trainees, and cadets can now stay on their parents’ cover until they turn 32.
Continued excellence in service, with Teachers Health named Roy Morgan Private Health Insurer of the Year 2024, following TUH’s win in 2022.
There will be no immediate changes for you. You will continue to have access to the same policy and be serviced by the same Brisbane-based contact, membership and claims processing services.
No, your premium and direct debit date will not change. However, from 1 July, the description on your bank statement will read “Union Health” not “Union Health Fund”.
Absolutely, there are no changes planned to our Health Hub services or location. Plus, after 1 July, you will have access to more health services locations and a broader preferred provider network.
That has not been decided at this stage.
At this point in time there will be no change to Union Health.
