Pharmaceuticals

Cancer survival rates are increasing in Australia, which the government’s Cancer Plan says is thanks to better screening programs, earlier detection and improved treatments. Chemotherapy is one of the key treatments for many types of cancer, where drugs that destroy cancer cells are given orally, through an IV or as a cream, according to the Cancer Council. Depending on your insurer and doctor’s advice, you may be eligible to have chemotherapy in your own home, administered through specialised nursing programs,...

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’re among the 1.7 million Australians caring for someone with dementia, or you’ve been diagnosed with the condition yourself, you might be wondering whether private health insurance can help.  While there isn’t a cure for dementia, there are many treatments that can help manage the condition. In this blog we’ll explain more about using health...

If you’ve visited a pharmacy lately you’ll know that medicines can be expensive, even when they’re subsidised by the government. The good news is that if you’re prescribed medication that isn’t subsidised by the government, you might be able claim back some of those costs on private health insurance, depending on your cover. Here’s what...

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...