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What’s the cheapest health insurer in Australia? 

It’s a question we’re asked often at healthslips.com.au: what’s the cheapest health insurer in Australia? There is no definitive answer because everyone’s health and insurance needs are different. But if you’re trying to…

10 Feb 2026
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Can I claim vaccinations on health insurance? 

If you’ve got Extras Cover, you might be covered for the cost of vaccinations, but the type of shots you can claim and the…

3 Feb 2026
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What private health insurance tier do I need? 

If you’re looking for a new Hospital Cover policy or upgrading your current policy, you’ll need to decide what private health insurance tier you need. There are 4 tiers of Hospital Cover: Here are the…

27 Jan 2026
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Can I claim dentures on health insurance? 

If you’ve found yourself googling ‘How much do dentures cost?’, you’ll know that dentures in Australia are not cheap. Fortunately, you can use health…

20 Jan 2026
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Can I use health insurance for hernia surgery? 

Waiting for hernia surgery can be a long, and potentially painful, process. The latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows…

13 Jan 2026
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Have you got the right health insurance? 3 ways to tell 

There are literally thousands of health insurance policies available in Australia (64,252 open policies as at 2 December 2025, to be exact). So if you think your health cover isn’t quite hitting…

6 Jan 2026
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How much will my surgery cost? 

If you’re likely to need surgery this year, you could be in for a long wait. Although your surgery will be free under Medicare in…

30 Dec 2025
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What’s the best health insurance for optical cover? 

If you wear glasses or use contact lenses, you’ll know Extras Cover can be a handy way to bring down…

23 Dec 2025
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