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Like any aspect of life that’s complicated, health insurance is an area that’s shrouded in myths and misconceptions. Since some of those misconceptions could be costing you money, we at healthslips.com.au – your health insurance experts – are here to sort fact from fiction. To help you get health insurance savvy, here are some of the...

Maybe you’ve just finished studying or you’re moving out of home. Maybe you’ve entered your 30s or got married. Whatever your reasons for getting your own health insurance in your 20s instead of relying on your parents’ health cover, it’s a good feeling to be taking control of your finances and becoming independent. It can,...

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...

So, you just got married. Congratulations! If you’ve been living together for a while, you might already have a joint bank account, but have you thought about a joint health insurance policy? Sure, it’s probably not your first priority after the wedding, but Health Insurance when you’re married is definitely worth considering. Before you and...

We asked chartered accountant and tax expert Marianna Agostino, director of Conscious Wealth Creation, for advice on how private health insurance could affect how much you pay (or get back from) the ATO. How the Medicare Levy Surcharge affects your tax return According to Marianna, the biggest mistake people make is taking out health insurance at the...

So, you’ve taken a look at your health insurance policy and have decided it’s not right for you. Maybe it doesn’t fit your budget, or maybe it’s not meeting your healthcare needs any longer. Whatever the reason you have to switch, we’re here to help you with changing health insurance, without the headaches. Should I change...

If you’re thinking about changing health insurers, we’ve got your back.  You can change your policy and insurer whenever you like, and your right to do so is protected under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. That means you can change insurers without being penalised, although you may have to serve new waiting periods on Extras...

You might change your wardrobe every season, and might also switch jobs on a regular basis. But when it comes to health insurance, most Aussies are a little resistant to change. In a 2021 University of Melbourne study of health insurance habits, researchers noted that once people choose a health insurance policy, they tend to...