HCF’s No-Gaps Joint Program
The George Centre (TGC) is excited to be partnering with HCF in the delivery of HCF No-Gap Joints Program.
This is a first for our region and will allow eligible HCF fund members the ability to access the No-Gaps Joint Program without the need to travel outside of area to major metropolitan centres.
Eligibility for the program is detailed on our website here https://thegeorgecentre.com.au/hcf-no-gaps-program/ or via the HCF members portal here https://www.hcf.com.au/members/no-gap-services/nogapjoints
HCF’s No-Gap Joints Program at TGC covers primary (first time) hip replacement surgery and knee replacement surgery with approved participating orthopaedic surgeons with the surgery being performed at The George Centre.
It provides eligible HCF members with no out-of-pocket costs for primary hip and knee replacement surgery except for your hospital excess fee (which will apply if this is your first admission in the calendar year) and other small permitted gaps.
To be eligible for this program you must be an active HCF Health Fund member and have had hospital cover with joint replacement included in your cover for 12 months. You must be accepted into the HCF No-Gap Joints Program by a participating clinician and TGC based on clinical criteria. You must also have served all applicable waiting periods.
The HCF No-Gap Joints Program is available until 14 July 2026 at TGC. Members must undergo the joint replacement surgery before the end date.
You are also able to choose your orthopaedic surgeon from one of TGCs participating orthopaedic specialists who are:
Assoc Prof Sameer Viswanathan
Dr Richard Allom
Dr Wagdy Ashaia
Dr Gobind Ball
Dr Jay Dave
Dr Nick Hartnell
Dr Yasser Khatib
Dr Min-Jae Lee
Dr David Lieu
Dr Fred Nouh
What are the next steps?
- Check that you are an eligible HCF fund member
- Checkout the participating HCF No-Gap Joints surgeons
- Arrange for an appointment with the surgeon of your choice
