Money

Whatever amount you’re spending on health insurance, you naturally want to make sure you’re getting good value for your money. If you’re looking at the amount of money you’re claiming and wondering whether you’re getting enough back, here’s what you need to know.   Like any form of insurance, health insurance is there to help you...

Hearing aids can make a world of difference if you’re experiencing hearing impairment, but unfortunately, they aren’t cheap to buy or get fitted. The Australian government subsidises the cost of hearing aids for certain people, but if you don’t qualify, you may be able to claim some of the cost on private health insurance. So,...

There’s no two ways about it – braces are expensive. If you, or your child, might need braces in the near future, you might be wondering whether taking out health insurance for braces is worthwhile. Here, we crunch the numbers.  Are braces covered by health insurance?  Yes, braces are covered by health insurance – but...

So, you’re having a hospital procedure as a private patient, and you’re covered by private health insurance. That means your treatment is free, right? Unfortunately that’s probably not true. There are 4 types of costs you might face for Hospital Cover claims. Here’s what they are, and how to prepare for them: 1. Excess  Most...

If you’re looking for cheaper health cover, corporate health insurance policies are definitely worth considering. Depending on the policy and what’s on offer, taking out a corporate health insurance policy could save you money and get you benefits that might not be available to the general public.   Here’s everything you need to know about corporate...

Private health insurance exists to help you access healthcare treatments or services that might otherwise be very expensive or out of reach. Even if you’re healthy now, you don’t know what’s ahead, and it can be reassuring to know that if you face a long waiting list in the public health system, you could be...

As the cost-of-living crisis continues in Australia, knowing how to save money on health insurance could pay off – literally. As experts on private health insurance, we at healthslips.com.au have plenty of great hacks for reducing the cost of private health insurance. Here’s our round-up of the best tips.  Change your excess   If you’re admitted...

If you’re self-employed, either as a small business owner or one of the 1.5 million sole traders or freelancers in Australia, you probably keep a very close eye on the flow of money coming in and out. Health insurance can be a big expense, which means you might be wondering if you can do without...