Finance News - March 25th 6 ways to give yourself a discount on health insurance this year With another premium hike looming, many Australians may be looking for ways to give themselves a discount on private health insurance. Here's how you can too.
Finance News - December 16th How could a vaccine help the Australian economy return to normal? COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in the UK, the US and Canada, with Australia planning to start inoculating in the coming months. Could a vaccine help the Australian economy and way of life return to normal?
Health Insurance - November 10th Canstar reveals the winners of its 2020 Health Insurance Awards Canstar reveals which health insurers are offering 5-Star Rated health insurance policies in 2020.
Coronavirus - September 25th Could you save before private health insurance premiums rise on 1 October? For many Australians, the holiday from paying higher health insurance premiums is about to end. It’s not too late to save money on health insurance though, one expert explains. Many health insurers postponed increasing premiums in...
Health Insurance - September 23rd Advance care directives: control over your future care Do you have any plans in place around what might happen if you were to become suddenly and acutely unwell? An advance care directive (ACD) may provide some sense of control. But what is an ACD,...
Health Insurance - September 16th A Guide to Home Care Packages in Australia A 2020 survey of over 10,500 people ordered by the Aged Care Royal Commission found that many older Australians were concerned about going into residential aged care, with a majority saying they would prefer to receive...
Health Insurance - September 11th Do I need to go the hospital emergency department? Alternative options to consider It can be tough to know what to do if you or someone you love is struck down suddenly with a new or worrying medical symptom. Should you wait it out at home and go to...
Health Insurance - September 2nd Coronavirus, common cold or flu? The key differences explained Have you got a runny nose, sore throat or are generally feeling unwell? While you may have nothing more than the common cold, there is the possibility that what you’ve caught could be a bout of...
Coronavirus - August 25th Which health funds are offering financial relief during COVID-19? In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a number of Australian health funds are offering extended coverage and financial relief packages to members who are experiencing financial difficulty. Most health insurers have delayed their annual premium...
Coronavirus - August 19th Creating a COVID-19 vaccine is only the first step. It'll take years to manufacture and distribute The Australian government has struck a deal to gain early access to 25 million doses of an Oxford University produced COVID-19 vaccine if it passes trials and is found to be safe. If this vaccine works,...
Health Insurance - August 11th A guide to family health insurance Looking for private health insurance for your family? Find out all the specifics of a family health insurance policy here!
Coronavirus - July 22nd Thinking about working from home long term? 3 ways it could be good or bad for your health If you have enjoyed working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and would like it to continue long term, there are some considerations regarding your health. Research Professor of Human Resource Management at the University of...
Coronavirus - July 8th What's the new coronavirus saliva test, and how does it work? A new saliva test to detect COVID-19 has been put forward as an alternative to the nasal and throat swab. But how effective is this type of testing and are there any advantages to using it?...
Health Insurance - July 6th Which health insurers cover remedial massage? If you’re experiencing niggling aches and pains or are recovering from an injury, it might be worth checking to see if your health insurance policy covers remedial massage. What is remedial massage? Remedial massage is used...
Health Insurance - July 2nd Medicinal cannabis in Australia Victoria has decriminalised medicinal cannabis in a first for Australia, which will be approved for treatment of patients by 2017.
Coronavirus - June 24th 7 lessons for Australia’s health system from the coronavirus upheaval With coronavirus restrictions now starting to lift in most states in Australia, some experts are reflecting on our nation’s response to the pandemic and what we can do to better deal with an outbreak of this...
Health Insurance - May 19th Which Australian health insurer has the most satisfied customers in 2020? Have you thought about your health insurance lately? Are you satisfied with your current provider? Read on for the results of our annual health insurance customer satisfaction survey. COVID-19 has done quite a bit to shake...
Coronavirus - May 7th We need to flatten the ‘other’ coronavirus curve, our looming mental health crisis The coronavirus pandemic has had many far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the disease itself. Professor Anthony Jorm from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and Stephen Carbone from the University of Melbourne dissect...
Health Insurance - April 30th Private Health Insurance For Pregnancy Planning a family? Now is a good time to review your health insurance and apply for family health insurance.
Coronavirus - April 21st Coronavirus: 5 questions to ask when looking at your health insurance policy As Australians take stock of their financial situation during the coronavirus crisis, some may be looking closely at the value of their private health insurance. The cancellation of non-urgent elective surgeries and the closure of some...