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

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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 byPenelope 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 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.

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 byRachael Rosel

The insurance company wrongly rejected over 1,000 enquires or claims. Source: Getty.

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 ExpertAnthony Fleming

Many health insurers have postponed their premium increases for at least six months. Source: Getty.

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 byPenelope Pelecas

Private health insurance premiums were set to rise next month. Source: Getty.

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 byPenelope Pelecas

As of April 1, private health insurance premiums will see an average increase of 2.92 per cent. Source: Getty.

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 byRachael Rosel

Is it worth getting health insurance for COVID-19? Source: Shutterstock.

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 byPenelope Pelecas

As of April 1, private health insurance premiums will see an average increase of 2.92 per cent. Source: Getty.

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 byRachael Rosel

More and more health funds are adding exclusions to their policies without Australians being aware. Source: Getty.

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 byPenelope Pelecas

Older Australians are facing higher out-of-pocket hospital costs. Source: Getty.