Insurances

Medibank will return millions to customers unable to claim on surgeries cancelled in 2020. Source: Getty

News

Major health insurer to pay back $105m to customers

Health insurers saved over $1.8 billion from the bans and delays in surgeries during Covid-19.

Written byAnna Wall

Health

Medicare rebate changes could leave thousands out of pocket

Medicare rebate changes could leave thousands out of pocket

From July 1 this year, more than 900 MBS items are set to change and it could affect you.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Health

Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent

Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent

The results are in and these are the country's best and worst private health insurers for customer service.

Written byAnna Wall

The Ombudsman has revealed which health insurers made the quarterly naughty and nice list. Source: Getty

Insurances

Ambulances: What are the rules in your state and do you need cover?

Ambulances: What are the rules in your state and do you need cover?

Callout fees, per-kilometre charges, ambulance cover, private health and subscription services - the rules can be confusing, but we've broken down the basics.

Written byAnna Wall

Ambulance costs vary from state to state, with some offering free services, while others could cost you thousands. Source Getty

Insurances

What to do if your home is affected by the recent floods

What to do if your home is affected by the recent floods

Insurers have already received about 17,000 claims from NSW and Queensland residents over the past week.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

New South Wales and South East Queensland have been lashed by wild weather over the past week. Source: Getty.

Funerals and bereavement

Cost of death: The most expensive cities to die in Australia

Cost of death: The most expensive cities to die in Australia

Here's the best way to plan for a funeral, and what to do if you can't afford one.

Written byAnna Wall

It certainly ain't cheap to die. Source: Getty

News

Health insurance increase: How you can save before April 1

Health insurance increase: How you can save before April 1

Health insurance premiums are due to increase on April 1. Here's a few ways to save before the changes kick in.

Written byAnna Wall

Health insurance premium rates will go up by an average of 2.74 per cent – here's how you can save. Source: Getty

News

Unhappy International Women’s Day: Ladies get a barrage of bad money news

Unhappy International Women’s Day: Ladies get a barrage of bad money news

In the words of Dolly Parton: "I swear sometimes that man is out to get me."

Written byAnna Wall

Women will retire with 36 per cent less super than their male counterparts. Source: Getty Images.

Health

Health insurance premiums to rise in 2021: Here’s what you need to know

Health insurance premiums to rise in 2021: Here’s what you need to know

Health Minister Greg Hunt has approved a 2.74 per cent increase in prices, set to take effect from April.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

As of April 1, private health insurance premiums will see an average increase of 2.74 per cent. Source: Getty.

Insurances

How to protect against storms and scammers during Australia’s wet season

How to protect against storms and scammers during Australia’s wet season

The Insurance Council of Australia has warned against scammers who happen to turn up right after a disaster offering their dodgy services and asking for cash.

Written byRachael Rosel

The Insurance Council of Australia has warned against scammers who happen to turn up right after a disaster offering their services and asking for cash. Source: Getty.