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How many Australians claim the Private Health Insurance Rebate?

Reviewed and updated 13 February 2026

In 2024-2025, 7.7 million Australians claimed the Private Health Insurance Rebate, meaning the government reimbursed $7.3 billion to private health insurers. 

According to Services Australia, the number of Australians claiming the Private Health Insurance Rebate has increased over the past 5 years.

Key indices2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Private health insurance memberships registered7.1 million7.3 million7.5 million7.5 million7.7 million
Total paid to private health insurers$6.3 billion$6.5 billion$6.7 billion$7.1 billion$7.3 billion

Source: Australian Government Services Australia Annual Report 2024-25

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