Insurance Guides: General Guides
What is the Medicare Levy Surcharge?
Purchasing health insurance is a smart financial decision for many different reasons, but one of the many financial benefits associated......
How do I write a letter to the Private Health Ombudsman?
Many customers who invest in private health insurance are very happy and satisfied with the coverage and customer service they......
How to make a Hospital or Extras Health Insurance Claim?
Private hospital insurance should provide cover for treatments received when you need hospital care, while Extras cover will pay for......
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) Explained
When purchasing private health insurance, you have certain consumer rights. If your insurance company fails to follow the laws or......
Why should you get private health insurance before 31?
Before you turn 30, private health insurance is more of a benefit than a necessity. For 30 year olds, however,......
How Does the Health Insurance Rebate Work in Australia?
The private health insurance rebate is offered by the government for eligible Australians who hold a hospital or extras policy......
Guest Post: I Was Once a Health Insurance Sceptic
This is a guest post from Kirsty at My Home Truths. —– I was once healthy. Apart from being prescribed......
What is the Difference between Hospital vs Extras Cover?
Medicare in Australia covers treatment at public hospitals, x-rays, pathology tests, and immunisations. It does not provide treatment in private......
Health Insurance for 485 Temporary Graduate Visas
If you are an international student who has recently graduated from an educational institution in Australia, you may wish to......
Private Health Insurance: Waiting Periods Explained
When you buy private health insurance to cover hospital care or extras, you may be subject to waiting periods. Waiting......