Lifestyle

If you have wisdom teeth that need to be removed, you could be facing a painful experience for both your mouth and your wallet. Dental treatments are generally not covered under Medicare so health insurance can help with your costs – but there may be large out-of-pocket costs. Here’s what you need to know about using health insurance for wisdom teeth removal.  How much does wisdom teeth removal cost? Wisdom teeth removal...

Whether you’re a runner, an office worker or anyone experiencing stiff muscles, regular remedial massages might make a big difference to how your body feels. And if you have health insurance, you might be able to lower your massage costs – depending on your policy, and the massage therapist. Here’s how to find the best health insurance for remedial massage.  Does health insurance cover remedial massage? Yes, Remedial Massage is covered on Extras Cover,...

If you’re looking for a permanent form of male contraception, vasectomy is one option to consider. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure which involves cutting the tube connecting the testes with the penis. Here’s how much a vasectomy costs, and whether you can use health insurance to cover the procedure. How much does a vasectomy...

If you’re living with your partner, you might consider joining your health cover into one policy. But while a Couples policy might simplify your household expenses, it won’t save you any money. In fact, having separate Singles policies might work out cheaper. Here’s why…. Is Couples health insurance cheaper than Singles? No. One health insurance...

When your parent, or parents, need additional care to stay well, your family will face a lot of decisions. Amid these changes, you might be wondering about private health insurance for elderly parents – whether it’s needed, and where to find the right policy. Here are the answers to the most common questions about choosing...

If you find wearing glasses or contact lenses annoying or impractical, laser eye surgery might seem like the right decision for you. According to Optometry Australia, around two-thirds of Australians wear prescription glasses and 13% wear contact lenses. If you’re among that number and your optometrist has suggested laser surgery, there’s lots to weigh up...

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 amount can be wildly different. Let’s look more closely at cover for vaccinations on health insurance. Are vaccinations covered by Medicare? Yes, if a vaccination is recommended for your age group...

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 insurance for denture costs, although there are some conditions. Here’s what you need to know about claiming dentures on private health insurance. How much do dentures cost? The cost of dentures...