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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 stroke treatment? 

For the 440,000+ Australians living with the impact of stroke, recovery can be a long journey. Rehabilitation after stroke is different for everyone, depending on how your brain is affected and how severe the stroke was. Here’s how Private Health Insurance can help with the costs of recovery after a stroke.  Your initial treatment will…

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…

Do I really need Extras health insurance? 

When you compare Extras Cover with Hospital Cover, you might ask yourself whether you need both. After all, Hospital Cover is there for health events that might involve hospital treatment, while Extras Cover (also known as general or ancillary cover) is often considered more for ‘health maintenance’. So if you want to save money on…

How health insurance can support you with arthritis 

If you, or someone you love, is living with arthritis, you’re far from alone. Arthritis is the third most common chronic condition in Australia, according to the ABS, and reportedly affects 3.7 million of us.  Arthritis is a term encompassing many different forms of conditions that affect the joints and cause inflammation, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid…