The private health insurance rebate explainedThe private health insurance rebate explained

The private health insurance rebate is an amount that the government contributes to the cost of your eligible private health ...

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1 July 2026

Benefits of private health insuranceBenefits of private health insurance

Read about the benefits of private health insurance including faster medical care, avoiding the Medicare Levy Surcharge and b...

Chris Stanley

1 July 2026

What is the lifetime health cover loading in Australia?What is the lifetime health cover loading in Australia?

What is Lifetime Health Cover Loading and how does it affect you? Learn more about the financial penalties of not having hosp...

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1 July 2026

Who pays the Medicare levy and the Medicare levy surcharge?Who pays the Medicare levy and the Medicare levy surcharge?

So what is the Surcharge, how does it affect you, and how can you avoid it? Here's what you need to know.

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1 July 2026

Health insurance & tax: What you need to knowHealth insurance & tax: What you need to know

When it comes to health insurance & tax in Australia, there’s a lot to get your head around. Learn how health cover can help ...

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1 July 2026

What is the annual private health insurance premium increase in 2026?What is the annual private health insurance premium increase in 2026?

Health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 4.41% in 2026^. Here’s how the cost of your cover may change during ...

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17 February 2026

How much does chemotherapy cost with private health insurance?How much does chemotherapy cost with private health insurance?

On top of a cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy costs can be financially stressful. Here’s what you need to know about what chemo ...

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14 October 2025

Is cancer treatment covered by private health insurance in Australia?Is cancer treatment covered by private health insurance in Australia?

Medicare covers most cancer-related treatments up to a point. Private health from Bronze level upwards can help cover gaps an...

Chris Stanley

16 September 2025

Why should you get private health insurance before 31?Why should you get private health insurance before 31?

In this guide, we'll explain why the cost of obtaining -- and failing to obtain -- private health insurance becomes a more pr...

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24 June 2025

Overseas Visitor Health Cover: What you need to know before you arrive in AustraliaOverseas Visitor Health Cover: What you need to know before you arrive in A...

Visiting Australia? Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) can save you a lot of money, and in some cases it’s mandatory.

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24 June 2025

Best private health cover for singlesBest private health cover for singles

Whether it's your first time taking out health cover or you're after a better deal, read on for your complete guide to gettin...

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24 June 2025

Does private health insurance cover dentures?Does private health insurance cover dentures?

Dentures are often an essential part of life for older Australians. But they’re also expensive. Here’s how private health cov...

Chris Stanley

24 June 2025

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