Medicare

Knee replacements are one of the most common elective surgeries in Australia, with around 53,000 performed a year for osteoarthritis. For those people, and those with knee injuries, knee replacement surgery can be life-changing, giving back mobility and flexibility… but they often have to wait several months for it.For that reason, having Hospital Cover that...

If you’re among the many Australians awaiting a hip replacement, you’re in good company. Around 35,500 total hip replacements are done every year in Australia, and for those who go through a public hospital, the average wait is around 175 days. That’s a long time to be in pain and having trouble walking – 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 among the 1.3 million Australians living with diabetes, you’ll be very familiar with medical waiting rooms. Diabetes is a long-term condition requiring ongoing management and consultation with a team of healthcare professionals, so you’re probably wondering whether health insurance will cover the costs of living with diabetes.  The short answer is yes, but it...

If you’re moving to Australia for study, congratulations! We hope you’re excited about spending time in our country.  As part of your temporary student visa, you must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which is a type of health insurance that covers your GP visits, some hospital treatments, some medicines as well as ambulance treatment and...

Are you planning a trip to Australia? We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our shores very soon. Before you board your flight, we recommend you buy Overseas Visitor Health Cover – health insurance to cover you for any accidents, injuries or illnesses while you’re in Australia (and in some cases, it may be a...

If you’re among the 2.7 million Australians living with asthma, you’ll be all too aware of the need to be proactive about your health. According to the 2021 Census, asthma is the third most common long-term health condition in Australia (behind mental health conditions and arthritis). So do you need health insurance for asthma? Here’s...

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...