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What’s the best health insurance for Aussie families?

If there’s one thing you can count on as a parent, it’s that accidents and injuries are likely to happen. Whether it’s a sprain on the soccer field or grazes from falling off a bike, kids’ bodies often go through a bit of rough and tumble. While minor injuries aren’t a big deal, if you or…

What’s the best health insurance for singles in Australia? 

If you’re taking out a health insurance policy for yourself only, or reviewing your existing policy because your health needs and budget may have changed, here’s what you need to consider to find the best cover for singles in Australia.  Do I need health insurance for myself?  The main benefit of Private Health Insurance for…

What’s the best health insurance for Aussie couples? 

If you’re in a relationship, you might be wondering whether you can get more value from your health insurance by combining cover with your partner. Or perhaps your children have left home and moved onto their own health insurance policies, so you’re considering changing from a Family to a Couples policy. Either way, you’ll want…

Can I get Private Health Insurance for kids only?

Whether it’s dental visits or private hospital treatment for grommets, there are lots of good reasons to have Private Health Insurance for your kids. But with living costs rising, you might be wondering whether you can get away with insuring your children only, and going without health cover for yourself and your partner. So, does…

Can I use health insurance for kidney disease?

Most people don’t think about their kidneys much, but for the 246,200 Australians who are living with kidney disease, this pair of essential organs is very much front and centre. Living with kidney disease means your day-to-day life is organised around a lot of medical appointments and lifestyle adjustments. If you’re looking for health insurance…

What’s the best age to get health insurance? 

If you’re a young and healthy Australian, do you really need health insurance, since you can get public hospital treatment for free under Medicare? And if you’re an older Australian, is it worth getting health insurance, even though it might cost you more? There’s no best age to get health insurance, but there are lots…

Does health insurance cover weight loss surgery? 

If you need to lose a lot of weight for your health, and eating well and exercise haven’t worked, you might be considering surgery. In 2014-15 (the latest statistics available) there were around 22,700 hospitalisations for weight loss surgery procedures in Australia – a number that’s more than doubled since 2005-06 – with 7 out…

Can I use health insurance for heart disease treatment? 

If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, your doctors have probably given you lots of information about how to manage your condition. The good news is that some of the lifestyle changes to manage heart disease, and many heart disease treatments, are covered by Private Health Insurance.  There are 2 main types of health insurance…