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Health insurance for psychiatric care in Australia. How your health cover can support you. A male clinician with clipboard sits on a couch next to a woman with hands clasped. Their heads are not shown.
How to use health insurance for psychiatric care 

Around 43% of Australians will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime, and some may need to be hospitalised for treatment. While treatment in public…

14 Apr 2026
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What’s the difference between an excess and a co-payment? 

If you’re admitted to hospital as a private patient, your insurer won’t pay the entire bill for your treatment. As well as the Gap, which is determined by your…

7 Apr 2026
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Does health insurance cover vasectomy? 

If you’re looking for a permanent form of male contraception, vasectomy is one option to consider. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure which involves cutting the tube connecting the testes with the penis. Here’s how…

31 Mar 2026
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Is Couples health insurance cheaper than Singles?

If you’re living with your partner, you might consider joining your health cover into one policy. But while a Couples policy might simplify your household expenses, it won’t save you any…

24 Mar 2026
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Choosing private health insurance for elderly parents 

When your parent, or parents, need additional care to stay well, your family will face a lot of decisions. Amid these changes, you might be…

17 Mar 2026
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How to get laser eye surgery on private health insurance 

If you find wearing glasses or contact lenses annoying or impractical, laser eye surgery might seem like the right decision for…

10 Mar 2026
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Are health insurance promotions and deals worth it? 

Health insurers are always keen to attract new members, especially when the annual 1 April price increases are announced. You might have seen…

4 Mar 2026
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How health insurance Gap cover schemes can save you money 

When you’re claiming private hospital treatment on Hospital Cover, you probably assume all your costs will be covered – so it can be a bit of a shock to learn you might…

24 Feb 2026
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