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How much time do you spend thinking about your health insurance? If you’re like most Australians, the answer is probably: not a lot. Health insurance tends to be something we purchase then mostly forget about, until we need to use it. But considering how much of your income goes on health insurance, it’s a good...

Maybe you’re considering getting health insurance for the first time but unsure whether it’s worth the money. Maybe you’re looking at the amount you’re spending on health insurance and wondering whether you’re getting enough value from it. Whatever your reason for querying the value of health insurance, it’s a worthy question.  We asked Professor Luke Connelly,...

Every year thousands of Australians set new year resolutions to improve their lives in the coming year, and 2026 is no exception. For many of us, those resolutions involve wellbeing goals, but other people might choose to focus on better financial choices, or improvements in other areas of their lives (or all of the above).  If...

If you’ve ever been sick or injured for a long period of time, you’ll know all too well that health equals wealth. Being sick not only limits your lifestyle, it can be expensive, with GP visits now $74.66 on average, with the Medicare rebate only covering $39.75, and Aussies visiting a GP 5.6 times a...

You’re probably reading this because you need health insurance, or you want to change your current health insurance policy and do it in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way possible. You’ve come to the right place.  Health insurance comparison websites are a convenient way to find the policy you need, at the best price – but...

Health insurance can be confusing, but healthslips.com.au is here to help you understand the ins and outs of private health cover. Here we answer some of the most common health insurance questions. Q. Do I need private health insurance?  Thanks to Medicare, you’ll always be able to get free treatment in public hospitals in Australia, regardless of whether...