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...
Health Insurance - July 20th Does the NDIS pay for dental? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds a range of services and supports for people with a disability. However, there are some kinds of supports that it will not cover. Does the NDIS cover dental? The...
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...
Health Insurance - May 15th Mental health: what is covered by Medicare and private health insurance? Many Australians may be exposed to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty as they deal with the social and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of the outbreak so far, Australia’s national crisis support...
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...
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 12th Australia on high alert: What does it mean now coronavirus is a 'pandemic'? The World Health Organisation has declared that the novel coronavirus – now called COVID-19 – is now a pandemic. This comes as the virus continues to spread across the world. So what is a pandemic and...
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 20th Does Medicare cover the cost of an eye test? We take a look We can sometimes take our eyesight for granted, until we notice that something’s changed. For those looking to maintain their eye health, or who have experienced some issues with their eyesight, visiting the optometrist for an...
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...