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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 by
Penelope Pelecas
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 by
Rachael Rosel
Insurances
Medibank slapped with $5M fine for wrongly rejecting claims, misleading members
Medibank slapped with $5M fine for wrongly rejecting claims, misleading members
At least 1,396 enquires or claims were incorrectly rejected by the insurance company.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Health
‘I prepaid my health insurance premium, can I get a refund?’
‘I prepaid my health insurance premium, can I get a refund?’
Many health insurers have postponed their premium increases for at least six months.
Health Expert
Anthony Fleming
Health
Private health funds to put premium increases on hold amid Covid-19 pandemic
Private health funds to put premium increases on hold amid Covid-19 pandemic
"We will do all we can to support our members and the Australian community."
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health
Health insurers urged to scrap April 1 premium hike amid Covid-19 pandemic
Health insurers urged to scrap April 1 premium hike amid Covid-19 pandemic
"We don’t think people should be paying full price when they won't be able to access a full service."
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health
Private health insurance and coronavirus: What you need to know
Private health insurance and coronavirus: What you need to know
The hospital situation in Italy will no doubt be leaving some Aussies worried about how they'll be treated.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Health
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise. Here’s how it will affect you
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise. Here’s how it will affect you
How well prepared are you for the next rate rise?
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Insurances
Unwelcome landmark in health cover: Most hospital policies now have exclusions
Unwelcome landmark in health cover: Most hospital policies now have exclusions
In theory, premiums should go down as a result but that's not been the case on average.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Health
Retirees to be hit hardest by Australia’s private health ‘death spiral’
Retirees to be hit hardest by Australia’s private health ‘death spiral’
As young people want out, older Aussies feel the burn.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
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