Coronavirus - March 30th Health insurance to cover coronavirus hospital visits and premium hikes put on hold Australians paying for hospital cover in their private health insurance policy will now be fully covered if they need to be hospitalised due to coronavirus, and most people’s premiums won’t go up for at least six...
Coronavirus - March 10th 5 unexpected effects of coronavirus: Hoarding, scalping, bidets & more It’s hard to believe that Australia’s most sought-after commodity right now is the humble loo roll. That could just be the tip of the iceberg of our reactions to coronavirus. Will hand sanitiser scalping, dating app...
Health Insurance - February 28th Freezing eggs: What does it involve and how much does it cost? Whether it’s part of an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment plan or a “just in case” for later down the track, the medical marvel that is egg freezing is becoming more and more popular. In fact,...
Health Insurance - February 14th 10 of the most common sports injuries in Australia Australia is a country known for many things: beautiful beaches, Sunday barbecues, plenty of sunshine and, of course, a proud and passionate sporting culture. A recent survey by Sport Australia found 89% of Australian adults participate...
Health Insurance - February 11th Water the experts saying?: Here’s how much water we should drink each day Recently I bought my grandpa a water bottle. You know, one of those ones with the volume markings so you can keep track of your progress through the day. I know it’s hardly a ‘stop press’...
Coronavirus - February 7th Rushing out for hand sanitiser? Read these 5 surprising facts first Fears of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) have sent the price of hand sanitiser skyrocketing, as supermarkets warn that stocks are low. However, is it really that effective against viruses? And is it value for money? Here are...
Health Insurance - January 24th My 10 Favourite Brain Training Apps It’s common to hear of people training their bodies to build physical strength, but how many times per week do you train your brain to keep mentally fit? I mean, do you even lift, bro? While...
Health Insurance - January 21st Emergency Hospital Department Waiting Times More than eight million patients visited public emergency departments across Australia last year, according to a recently published report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). That is approximately 23,000 patients on average per...
Finance News - September 17th Canstar's 2019 Health Insurance Awards: which providers won? Canstar has revealed the national and state-based winners of this year's Canstar Health Insurance Star Ratings Awards.
Health Insurance - August 20th Mouth Ulcers: Painful Nuisance Or Something More Sinister? If you’ve ever had a mouth ulcer, you’ll know they can be a pain. The uncomfortable stinging sensation they create can make eating, drinking and even talking a hassle. So, what actually causes mouth ulcers? How...
Health Insurance - May 24th Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers - Health Insurer Award Have you wondered lately which health insurer has the most satisfied customers? In light of recent federal health insurance reforms, including a new tiered system of classifying hospital insurance policies, now could be a good time...
Health Insurance - April 17th Private Health Insurance Reforms 2019: What’s Changed? A new tiered system of private hospital insurance policies was unveiled from 1 April, 2019. This is part of a wider Federal Government shakeup aimed at making health insurance policies simpler and more affordable for all Australians....
Health Insurance - April 4th Health Insurance Reforms: Boosting the Powers of the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman One of a number of health insurance reforms being rolled out in Australia in 2019 is the change to the role of the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman. The Federal Government plans to provide the Ombudsman with...
Health Insurance - March 22nd Health Insurance Reforms 2019: What do I need to know about the new clinical categories? From 1 April, 2019 a new tiered system for private hospital cover will start rolling out under the Federal Government’s health insurance reforms. Insurers will have until 1 April, 2020 to classify their private hospital policies...
Finance News - March 13th Basic Private Health Cover: What is Included? The Federal Government has introduced a new tiered system of private hospital insurance which will begin rolling out from 1 April, 2019. Under this new system health funds will have to classify hospital policies into four tiers...
Finance News - March 6th Bronze Private Health Cover: What do I need to know? The Federal Government has introduced a new tiered system of private hospital insurance which will begin rolling out from 1 April, 2019. Under this new system health funds will have to classify hospital policies into four tiers...
Finance News - January 30th X reactions: Should you opt in or opt out of My Health Record? Debate over the benefits and risks of My Health Record is raging on social media as the deadline to opt out looms. Some Australians have security concerns, while others argue the national digital system could reduce medical errors and...
Finance News - December 19th Private health premiums set to rise by 3.25% in 2019 Private health insurance customers will be slugged with premium increases after the federal government announced an average hike of 3.25% for 2019. While the average cost of health insurance will go up, Federal Health Minister Greg...
Finance News - November 14th My Health Record opt-out deadline extended to end of January At the eleventh hour, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has extended the My Health Record opt-out deadline to 31 January. Every Australian with a Medicare card initially had a four-month window to opt out - with...
Finance News - October 12th Debate: Will the new health insurance rules lift premiums? In recent days there have been many claims around what the new health insurance rules will mean for policyholders. Some say premiums will rise and cover will fall, while others say nothing will happen. So, what...