Older Australians could be hit with health insurance price rises three times higher than younger Australians from April next year, with some retirees facing annual increases of more than $1,600, analysis from Private Healthcare Australia shows.
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Health insurers urge government to continue rebate discounts for Australians over 65s on low incomes, including aged pension
Health insurers are calling on the Government to exempt Australians aged over 65 on low incomes — including those on the Age Pension — from changes to the Private Health Insurance Rebate, warning the move could force vulnerable people to drop their cover.
Cuts to private health insurance rebate disappointing for older Australians, health insurers say
The Government’s decision to cut the Private Health Insurance Rebate will disappoint thousands of older Australians, says Dr Rachel David, CEO of Private Healthcare Australia.
Top health insurance claims revealed: New data shows what Australians use their cover for at every life stage
New national data reveals Australians rely on private hospital care at every stage of life – from neonatal intensive care for newborns, mental health treatment for young adults, and joint replacements that help older Australians stay independent.
Rising Gold policy premiums reflect growing healthcare costs and the need for reform
The rising cost of Gold health insurance policies highlights the deeper challenges Australia’s health system is facing as the population ages and the cost of delivering care continues to soar.
Why the government blinked on eye injections – and why we will all pay the $100 million price
Two years ago, the federal government made what looked like a straightforward, evidence-based decision about how a common medical procedure should be delivered.
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Private cover helped Karen’s daughter with juvenile arthritis
Gemma was 18 months old when she was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Since then, she’s had countless operations on both her feet and knees.
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Cameron was grateful to have private cover after a serious workplace accident
Countless physio sessions covered by his private insurance meant he could get back on the slopes sooner
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Jenna’s childbirth complications were eased with private cover
Suffering preeclampsia and requiring an emergency c-section, Jenna was thankful her private heath cover was there to help every step along the way.
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