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September 2014 News

What are PAHs and how do they affect you?
30/09/2014 - 9:33am

Australians pride themselves on having one of the best health care systems in the world. The country's public health care system is available to all residents, with private insurance options providing increased choice and attractive outcomes for those who choose to participate. Across the country, people depend on both public and private hospitals in the event of an emergency.

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What is Lifetime Health Cover and how does it work?
22/09/2014 - 9:54am

Because private health insurance provides consumers with more choices and reduces overall government spending, the Australian Government incentivises participation in the private system.

One way of doing this is by charging certain individuals a Medicare Levy Surcharge if they opt not to buy into the system. Another way of encouraging early participation is to charge people over the age of 30 a Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading.

What is LHC?

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Study uncovers variation in Australian health care
19/09/2014 - 9:43am

There are many ways to approach health care, but most experts agree that within developed countries, there should be minimal variation when it comes to tests and treatments. A report by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care titled 'Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia' recently found that there is significant variation across the country when it comes to treating patients. The key factor in all this variation? Geography.

Study finds variation in Australian care

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Mental Health Week coming up in early October
17/09/2014 - 10:41am

This year, 5-11 October will mark the observation of Mental Health Week in Australia. With World Mental Health Day taking place on the 10th, the week is a good opportunity to reflect on mental health issues that continue to impact millions of people worldwide.

Mental illness in Australia

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How does Australia's Medicare levy system work?
12/09/2014 - 9:54am

Australians enjoy a high-quality, comprehensive public health care system. However, quality comes at a price, and the Australian government incentivises participation in private health insurance programmes to reduce the country's health care costs.

Residents are required to pay a Medicare levy to fund the public system to which they have access. If you're unsure of the specifics of exactly what you're funding and who your contributions are covering, read on.

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Is chiropractic care covered by Australian health insurance?
05/09/2014 - 9:50am

Advocates of chiropractic believe this treatment can be effective for many maladies. Chiropractic is one of the few branches of holistic treatments that appear to be legitimate in their ability to treat a variety of illnesses. The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is in official relations with the WHO, which speaks to the treatment's standing in the health community.

But what exactly is chiropractic? What can it treat? And, perhaps most importantly, is it covered by Australian health insurance?

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What is a cooling off period and how does it work?
04/09/2014 - 9:29am

Did you know you have the right to change your mind in regard to your Australian health insurance? You can choose to leave or make changes to a health insurance plan at any time. However, most consumers know that changing plans can involve paying hundreds of dollars in contributions for a service that might not have been meeting their needs.

What is a cooling off period?

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