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.
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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.
Health insurance premiums to rise as healthcare costs and claims increase
Health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 4.41% from April 1, reflecting rising claims and higher costs of delivering healthcare.
Health funds back stronger transparency laws for specialist doctor fees
Private Healthcare Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s legislation to upgrade the Medical Costs Finder website, saying it is a critical step toward tackling Australia’s growing specialist fee crisis.
Australians demanding action to keep medical specialist fees affordable, research reveals
Australians are demanding urgent action to curb rising medical specialist fees which are forcing a growing number of people to delay or abandon vital medical care.
Health funds return almost $4.8 billion in savings and givebacks to members, new official figures show
Australian private health insurers have returned almost $4.8 billion to members in claims savings and givebacks since the Covid-19 pandemic, independent figures released today show.
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Why Private Health Insurance Matters
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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