We paid for our surgery instead of using private health cover
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?
Health Funds
‘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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Revealed: Health procedures with highest costs
Retired nurse Anne Leonard was hit with a huge out-of-pocket bill for her recent surgery, as hundreds of thousands of patients are being forced to raid their superannuation to pay outrageous medical gap fees.
Full List: Stingiest Aussie private health funds revealed
Private health insurance data has revealed Australia’s stingiest funds and those that give back the most cash to members. See the list and try our calculator to get a better deal.
Cheapest Aussie health fund policies: Calculate a better deal
As the cost of living crisis bites there is a way households can save up to $3,800 a year by switching their health fund policy. See the full list and compare prices in our health premium calculator.
Health insurance extras: How to avoid being ripped off
It pays to check your health fund extras policy every year with new research showing some payouts are never indexed to inflation. Use our health fund calculator to see how your deal compares.
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