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...
Health Insurance - December 6th Ow! Will the cost of root canal therapy hurt less than this toothache? Experiencing a toothache when chewing, unusual sensitivity to hot and cold food, or spontaneous pain in a tooth? These could be potential signs of root canal issues and that you may need root canal therapy. While...
Health Insurance - November 26th Laser tattoo removal: What does it cost if you rethink the ink? If you’ve got a tattoo you’re not in love with, laser tattoo removal could be an option worth considering. But how much does it cost?
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...
Business Loans - April 4th Canstar’s 2019 Innovation Excellence Awards reveals Australia’s finance disruptors Are you on the hunt for a financial product that could improve your daily life? Canstar has revealed some notable financial innovations in Australia that may be what you’re looking for. Every year we invite Australian...
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...
Finance News - September 18th Legal group warns My Health Record may put vulnerable children at risk A peak legal group is concerned domestic violence perpetrators could access the whereabouts of their children through the My Health Record system. The Law Council of Australia has warned that the Australian Government's My Health Record...