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The government has approved a 4.41% average health insurance premium rise for 2026 – the highest increase in 9 years. Every year, health insurers must apply to the Minister for Health and…

Increased out-of-pocket costs for specialists are leading many Australians to delay or cancel specialist care, a recent study has found.  A survey of 4,000 people by…

The Australian Medical Association (AMA), an advocacy group for doctors, says private health insurance no longer provides value for money,…

Increased claim costs are putting health insurers under pressure, new data shows. The latest figures from industry regulator, the Australian Prudential…

Specialist fees for private hospital care in Australia have increased dramatically – in some cases, by as much as 9…

The Minister of Health has warned health insurers to focus on providing value to customers when they apply to increase…

Some ACT residents are being hit with shock bills for public hospital treatment, new figures show.  Following news this week that…

With public hospitals under strain, health insurers are paying out greater sums for private patient treatment, new data shows.  Quarterly health…

New data from the Australian Tax Office shows that the number of people being charged the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)…

Australians treated with natural therapies may soon be able to claim rebates on Extras Cover. Following a review completed last year,…

Bupa members who had Hospital Cover claims rejected between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2023 may be entitled to…

Members of Teachers Health and TUH are about to become part of the sixth largest health insurer in Australia.  The two…

Australians uncertain about whether or not to get health insurance could find the decision a little easier next week, as…

Australians are claiming on private health insurance more than ever, new data shows. The latest figures from APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation…

Healthscope private hospitals remain open for surgeries and treatments, despite the organisation going into receivership this week.  Some Australians with Hospital…

The government has announced it will investigate health insurers for using a loophole to raise their prices.  In December last year,…

Most Australians will pay more for health insurance next week due to a reduction in a rebate designed to make…

Out-of-pocket payments for Private Health Insurance claims continue to rise, putting more pressure on Australian households during the cost-of-living crisis. New…

Health insurance will increase by an average of 3.7% in April – the highest premium increase since 2018.  Every year health…

Australian private health insurers have been criticised for using a loophole to raise the prices of Gold Cover policies.  This week…

Australians with Private Health Insurance are paying higher out-of-pocket payments for hospital treatment than a year ago, new data shows.  The…

If you’ve used health insurance to pay for surgery in a private hospital or clinic, check your bill to make…

A ‘health tax’ passed by NSW government last week means NSW residents could face higher premiums for health insurance in…

Hospital Cover premiums could be set to rise, due to a ‘health tax’ introduced in NSW this week.  The NSW Government…

More and more Australians are seeking private hospital treatment, new data has shown. The latest statistics from industry regulator Australian Prudential…

Australian women who choose to have their baby delivered by an obstetrician at a private hospital are paying alarmingly high…

One private health insurer has reduced its cover for Ozempic amid a surge of popularity for the weight-loss drug. Last month,…

Australians are depending on their health insurance more than ever before, new data has revealed. The latest Private Health Insurance statistics…

Not understanding exactly what your health insurance policy covers could leave you with ‘bill shock’ later if you need surgery…

Australians could be paying around 3.03% more for health insurance in 2024 after 1 April. The federal government has approved an…

Australians with health insurance are paying an average of $410.67 out of pocket for hospital treatment, according to the latest…

Out-of-pocket fees for elective in-hospital procedures have increased up to 300% in the past five years, says Private Healthcare Australia….

Every Australian who takes out health insurance saves the government around $1,434 a year, a recent report has found. …