Author: Trudie McConnochie

If your household is under financial pressure, you’re not alone. Amid the rising cost of living, many of us are looking for ways to cut spending, including reducing health insurance costs.  Of course, one of the best ways to reduce the cost of your health insurance premiums is to look for a cheaper policy – and...

Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but from 1 April 2025 onwards, you’ll be paying more for health insurance. At a time when many households are under financial pressure, this development is probably not welcome. The good news is, there are some cost-saving options available to you.  Let’s look more closely at the health...

For one in six Aussie couples who have trouble conceiving, the road to parenthood can be full of stress and heartbreak. Making matters worse, fertility treatments can be eye-wateringly expensive, putting many couples under financial stress. It’s little wonder many start to consider health insurance that covers fertility treatment.While the cost of fertility treatment varies wildly...

How much time do you spend thinking about your health insurance? If you’re like most Australians, the answer is probably: not a lot. Health insurance tends to be something we purchase then mostly forget about, until we need to use it. But considering how much of your income goes on health insurance, it’s a good...

If doing more exercise is a priority for you, well done for taking care of your health. Being physically active is proven to boost self-esteem, energy and sleep quality, and can also help you manage stress and depression. Plus, when you make exercise a regular habit, you’ll lower your risk of chronic diseases such as...

Maybe you’re considering getting health insurance for the first time but unsure whether it’s worth the money. Maybe you’re looking at the amount you’re spending on health insurance and wondering whether you’re getting enough value from it. Whatever your reason for querying the value of health insurance, it’s a worthy question.  We asked Professor Luke Connelly,...

Every year thousands of Australians set new year resolutions to improve their lives in the coming year, and 2026 is no exception. For many of us, those resolutions involve wellbeing goals, but other people might choose to focus on better financial choices, or improvements in other areas of their lives (or all of the above).  If...

If there’s one question about private health insurance that people ask more than any other, it’s this: what’s the difference between Hospital Cover and Extras Cover? And then they ask: do I need both? No one wants to pay for something they don’t need, so healthslips.com.au is here to give you all the accurate information you...