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Health insurance deadline Aussies can’t ignore

Private health insurance policyholders have just weeks to claim hundreds of millions in benefits before they vanish forever. See if you might be eligible for a cut.

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Goers: $39/minute?! The real root cause of dentist price gouging

Sadly, the poor are more likely to have bad teeth than the rich. One tooth implant costs thousands, writes Peter Goers.

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RANKED: The 100 procedures with biggest out-of-pocket hikes

Gap fees for surgeries in private hospitals have grown as much as $5000 in the past five years. SEE THE FULL LIST OF 100 PROCEDURES AND HOW IT COULD AFFECT YOU

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‘Gutted’: Private mental health system crisis ‘set to get worse’

Australia has lost hundreds of private mental health beds — and the crisis appears likely to get worse. SEE THE MAP

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Healthscope in administration: 37 private hospitals impacted

Australia’s second largest private hospital operator is in administration after lenders swooped over a staggering debt pile. Here’s what it means for hospitals, staff and 8700 surgeries schedled this week

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Shock health fund price hikes – use this calculator to find best deal

You could be paying up to $6000 a year more than you should for health insurance, an investigation has found. Search our health fund calculator to find the best deal.

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I paid $26k for surgery instead of using private health insurance

Amid long public waitlists and the increasing cost of Gold cover, people are forking out thousands for surgery in the private system. What’s the pros and cons?

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‘Dud’: Claims big three health insurers ripping off customers

Despite Medibank, Bupa and nib earning a combined profit of $1.7 billion last year, their customers face higher than average health insurance premium hikes.

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Our private health conundrum: Is it really worth it?

Almost one in five Aussies are choosing to go without private health insurance and pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge – but is it worth it?

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Six hacks to save on your private health insurance

Leading experts reveal their top six tips on how to get the best deal on your private health insurance – including this warning on a mistake couples often make.

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Huge benefit 14m Aussies have weeks to get

Millions of Aussies are rushing to make appointments so they can claim extras from their health insurance before the December 31 cut off.

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NIB health fund price hike at 10 hospitals: See the list

Health fund members will be slugged with a price hike for private hospital care after contract negotiations between a major insurer and a major hospital group broke down.

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Health fund changes: How much money you’ll get back

Australians battling cost of living increases will get a hip pocket boost when changes to health fund subsidies take effect next month. See how much you could save.

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‘Don’t blame Medicare’: Aussies react to out-of-pocket costs

Australians are divided over whether raising the Medicare rebate is the best way to get better value from our health insurance. See comments, have your say.

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