Australians in regional and rural Australia often draw the short straw when it comes to private health insurance. Wages tend to be lower, but insurers don’t adjust their premiums to account for this, and there’s no guarantee that the nearest hospital will have an agreement with the cheapest fund.
It’s why Aussies who live outside of the major cities are turning to services like Health Insurance Comparison – they can quickly compare cheap options and get specialist advice on which funds have agreements with local hospitals and other healthcare providers such as dentists, physios and counsellors. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to get an initial quote.
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Step 1: Select your current life stage below.
Step 2: Once you select your preferred coverage options, you will have the opportunity to compare quotes from multiple health funds.
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Me and my kid(s)Private health insurance for people who live in regional, rural or remote parts of the country isn’t always a good deal.
Back in 2017, David Butt, the CEO of the National Rural Health Alliance said: “[Those living in rural and remote communities] are the people who pay for private health insurance but get very little back for what they pay. But by adding to the private insurance pool they help keep down the cost of insurance for metropolitan Australia.”
It’s why putting the power back into the hands of regional, rural and remote residents can help those who want private health cover quickly hone in on policies that offer good value and have agreements with nearby hospitals and health providers.
Sometimes this information isn’t obvious or easy to find. That’s why Health Insurance Comparison offers access to specialists who can help you assess whether a cheap policy is actually good value for money and which funds from our panel have the best coverage in your area.
In addition, some insurers now offer travel and accommodation as part of their hospital cover, making it easier and more affordable for Aussies to get the standard of care they need and deserve for the premiums they’re paying.
Australia’s health insurance system can be confusing at the best of times, let alone when you have specific needs, but we can help you find a personalised quote, no matter where you live.
We saved Aussies an average of $312^ when they switched their health cover in 2020 and can find competitive policies from as little as $2.93 a day** for people buying cover for the first time. In just a few minutes, you could find a great deal on private health cover, whether you’re in the city, country, or outback.
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Step 1: Select your state below .
Step 2: After answering a few questions, you will have the opportunity to compare quotes in your area and could be eligible for significant savings.
*Health Voices, Private Health Insurance In Rural And Remote Australia, April 2017
**Based on the ‘AHM Starter basic and black 50 extras’ for a single individual based in Victoria. Correct as of 1 April 2021.
^Based on 25,311 customers in 2020
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