Health Insurance News

Every year, Australian health insurance rates can increase but 2020 will see the lowest average increase to premiums within the field in 19 years.

The past two decades have seen health cover premiums go up anywhere from 3.25% to 6.2% per year. This year, the request from the industry was for a 3.52% rise, but the final government-approved increase came in at just 2.92%. The increase will go into effect 1 April 2020.

Does your employer routinely send you overseas for work? Are you wondering if your corporate health cover is designed to follow you out of Australia? This guide to corporate health insurance and corporate travel insurance can help you determine whether or not you may be covered for health care outside of the country, and what questions to ask your employer about your coverage.

Planning a family is a pivotal moment in any couple's life, and one that requires serious forethought.

Among the factors you should be considering is how private health insurance can help the mother through pregnancy and beyond. In this article, we'll explore the role that a good plan can play in covering the costs of medical care, allowing you choice over your obstetrician and making life easier as the due date gets closer.

If you've never had a serious injury or illness, it can be tempting to think that private health insurance is something for other people. Don't make that mistake.

In this article, we'll demonstrate the downsides of forgoing this vital cover. These include potentially paying additional tax, missing out on reduced premiums and sacrificing the opportunity for quicker medical care should you need it.