Four million New South Wales residents will be hit with higher private health insurance (PHI) premiums as a result of an ‘own goal’ in today’s NSW Government Budget.
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Exorbitant out of pocket costs charged to ACT consumers need urgent investigation
The Australian Government must urgently investigate why ACT residents are paying at least 50 percent more in out of pocket costs than consumers living in other parts of the country.
Draining superannuation for dental care is driving up costs for all Australians
Allowing thousands of Australians to drain their superannuation for dental care is driving up the cost of dentistry for all consumers and should be stopped, the peak body for health funds says.
Keeping premiums affordable keeps pressure off public hospitals
Half of all Australians continue to rely on private health insurance for quality care, greater access and control over the timing of their treatment. Over 14.8 million people now have private health cover.
Prescribed list wind back risks higher health insurance premiums
The Federal Government’s decision to wind-back the planned removal of general use items from the Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue (PL) on 1 July is likely to impact the cost of private health insurance premiums for 15 million Australians.
Government must stop compelling health insurance funds to pay for ineffective medical care and dangerous, discredited medical devices
Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) is calling for the immediate recall and suspension of spinal cord stimulators to protect public safety, pending an investigation by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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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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Countless physio sessions covered by his private insurance meant he could get back on the slopes sooner
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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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