Author: Trudie McConnochie

You might change your wardrobe every season, and might also switch jobs on a regular basis. But when it comes to health insurance, most Aussies are a little resistant to change. In a 2021 University of Melbourne study of health insurance habits, researchers noted that once people choose a health insurance policy, they tend to...

Baby names, schools and nursery furniture… there’s a lot to consider when you’re getting ready to be a parent. One of the things you’ll need to think about – sooner, rather than later – is what medical care you (or your partner) will want during pregnancy, where you’ll give birth and what healthcare professionals you’ll...

If you’re among the 1.3 million Australians living with diabetes, you’ll be very familiar with medical waiting rooms. Diabetes is a long-term condition requiring ongoing management and consultation with a team of healthcare professionals, so you’re probably wondering whether health insurance will cover the costs of living with diabetes.  The short answer is yes, but it...

If you’re moving to Australia for study, congratulations! We hope you’re excited about spending time in our country.  As part of your temporary student visa, you must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which is a type of health insurance that covers your GP visits, some hospital treatments, some medicines as well as ambulance treatment and...

Are you planning a trip to Australia? We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our shores very soon. Before you board your flight, we recommend you buy Overseas Visitor Health Cover – health insurance to cover you for any accidents, injuries or illnesses while you’re in Australia (and in some cases, it may be a...

If you’re among the 2.7 million Australians living with asthma, you’ll be all too aware of the need to be proactive about your health. According to the 2021 Census, asthma is the third most common long-term health condition in Australia (behind mental health conditions and arthritis). So do you need health insurance for asthma? Here’s...

If you’re aged 60-plus, you might be hearing a few more creaks and groans from your body than you used to, and you may be finding yourself attending more medical appointments than in previous years. For that reason, you might be considering getting private health insurance. And if you already have health cover, you may...

Most Australians have tried a diet at some point in their lives, which means many have discovered that crash dieting and programs which promise quick results are rarely successful in the long term. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, more than 2.3 million Australians over the age of 15 were on a...