Essentials

Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but from 1 April 2026 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...

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,...

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...

You’re probably reading this because you need health insurance, or you want to change your current health insurance policy and do it in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way possible. You’ve come to the right place.  Health insurance comparison websites are a convenient way to find the policy you need, at the best price – but...

Health insurance can be confusing, but healthslips.com.au is here to help you understand the ins and outs of private health cover. Here we answer some of the most common health insurance questions. Q. Do I need private health insurance?  Thanks to Medicare, you’ll always be able to get free treatment in public hospitals in Australia, regardless of whether...

In June 2023 we proudly launched healthslips.com.au, a new health insurance comparison site. It builds on everything we’ve learned at greenslips.com.au, our NSW CTP insurance site. Find out how our new private health insurance information and price comparison service will help you make informed choices.greenslips.com.au is the go-to site for CTP insurance For more than 20...