Tag: private Health insurance
Thinking of ditching private health insurance in the pandemic? Here’s how to calculate if it’s worth it for you
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Almost all private health insurers increased their premiums in October, and have scheduled another price rise for April 2021. As many people struggle financially...
Private health premium increases might be the lowest in years, but that doesn’t mean they’re justified
Those facing large price increases might drop or
downgrade their cover. Wayhome studio/Shutterstock
Every year private health insurers raise premiums and every year we rue...
Private health insurers should start paying for hospital-type care at home
Having treatment at home is more convenient for patients.
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In the past, when you needed chemotherapy or intravenous (in-the-vein) treatments such as antibiotics or...
Premiums up, rebates down, and a new tiered system – what the private health insurance changes mean
This year’s premium increase is small in comparison
to previous years – but it still outweighs wage inflation.
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If you have private...
Do you really need private health insurance? Here’s what you need to know before deciding
More than half of Australians have private
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Every year at the end of...