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Health insurance deals and sign-up offers

Some health insurance providers offer bonuses and incentives to encourage you to sign up. Here are the health insurance deals we found this month.

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Health insurance with gym membership

Some insurance providers offer health insurance with gym membership as an included benefit or at a discounted rate. Specific terms and conditions can apply.

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Private health insurance waiting periods

If you take out private health insurance cover, you may need to serve waiting periods before you can claim for certain things.

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What Is the Medicare Levy and how much will I pay?

While most Australians must pay the Medicare levy, taking out private hospital cover can help you to avoid paying the Medicare Levy Surcharge.

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Who offers dental health insurance with no waiting period?

Toothache? Filling fallen out? Dental issues can be urgent. We look at dental insurance with no waiting periods.

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How much does an MRI cost in Australia?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a useful diagnostic tool, and the costs can be covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

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Can I suspend my health insurance policy?

There may be times when you want to press pause and suspend your health insurance – and it can be done. So how does it work?

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Medicare vs Private Health Insurance

In Australia, you can choose only Medicare cover, or have a combination of Medicare and private health insurance.

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Cancelling health insurance: how to do it and things to consider

If you’re considering cancelling your private health insurance, there are a few things worth keeping in mind, as well as possible alternatives that could save you money.

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Ambulance cover in Queensland

If you have an emergency in Queensland that requires ambulance services, do you need to pay for the trip? We take a look at how ambulance cover in Queensland works.

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Private Health Insurance Rebate Tiers

The private health insurance rebate is means tested against your age and income threshold. If you're eligible, how much of a rebate could you get?

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What is gap cover and what are gap payments on medical bills?

A gap payment, also known as out-of-pocket expense, is the amount outstanding between what a specialist charges and what a health fund covers.

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Common health insurance inclusions, exclusions and restrictions

When choosing a policy, it’s important to understand what you will and won’t be covered for—referred to as inclusions and exclusions in health insurance terms.

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Is naturopathy covered by health insurance?

Find out which natural therapies are covered under extras health insurance policies in Australia, such as remedial massage and acupuncture.

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Private health insurance premium increases in Australia

Private health insurance premium increases occur in April in Australia. Why do insurers raise their prices, and what can you do about it?

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The difference between Invisalign and braces

Both braces and Invisalign can potentially straighten your teeth and give you a confident smile. We cover the costs of each and their details.

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How much does private health insurance cost?

Find out how much private health insurance costs on average in Australia and see how your policy compares.

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How much does chemotherapy cost?

We explain the factors that can impact the cost of chemotherapy and the different ways you may be able to pay for treatment.

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How much does an ultrasound cost in 2025?

If you need an ultrasound, you may be wondering—how much does an ultrasound cost? And are they covered by Medicare or private health insurance?

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How much does IVF cost in Australia?

The first cycle of IVF can cost over $12,000. How much you get back depends on whether you have private health cover or not.

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