Essentials

When you look at your bank statement, health insurance is probably one of the higher costs appearing in the ‘money out’ column. Private health insurance can certainly comprise a large chunk of most Aussie household budgets, especially when you consider premiums usually increase every year. Here are some of the reasons health insurance costs so...

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 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...

Whether you want to change health insurance policies due to a price rise, a change in your circumstances or simply because you want a better deal, you’re in the right place. The world of health insurance can seem confusing, but at healthslips.com.au we’ve made it really simple for you to compare health insurance in Australia...

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...

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...

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...

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...