February 2013 News

Australian health insurance holders will see new changes to their health funds come into effect this April, with premiums set to rise this year.

According to a report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2 per cent in the December quarter of 2012, with the health group rising 7.7 per cent over the 12 months to December.

If you are from outside Australia and are interested in working in the country on a temporary basis, then you are a likely candidate for the subclass 457 Visa.

There are three key stages in employing a skilled worker under the subclass 457 visa program: the first involves the employer applying to be a sponsor, then secondly nominating a position and finally the employee applying for the 457 Visa.

More than 10.7 million Australians have hospital cover, the highest number in 37 years.

Federal minister for health Tanya Plibersek revealed on February 15 that an additional 122,000 people have taken out private health cover in the six months since the income testing of the private health insurance rebate was introduced.

A business health insurance plan can be a great initiative for both the company and the employees themselves, ensuring that staff get the appropriate medical care and treatment while also helping the business with retention and job satisfaction.

If your company has implemented a corporate health plan in the workplace then you may notice some changes to your policy from April 2013.