Health Minister Sussan Ley is considering changes to the means-tested rebate for private health insurance as part of a larger policy response to complaints about the soaring cost and poor value for money of private cover.

It is unlikely, however, the full 30 per cent rebate would be reinstated for people on all incomes. It is understood other measures to try and control the cost of cover, such as lowering the cost of services the insurers buy, are also in the pipeline.