Health Insurance News

Malcolm Turnbull is not worried about Treasury figures showing that the tax plan on cigarettes would cause a $3.2 billion hole in revenues.

The head of Medibank Private has announced that the company is healthy, despite the global economic downturn.

The 30 per cent private health insurance rebate will be means tested, as the bill has now passed through the House of Representatives.

Opposition Health spokesman Tony Abbott claims that the government conned the public on private health insurance.

Health Minister Nicola Roxon has given approval for private health insurance premiums to rise by around 6 per cent from April this year. The premium increase is needed due to the global financial crisis and increased claims according to Ms Roxon.

A full takeover of Australian health insurance company Australian Health Management (AHM) is on the cards, with the bid from Medibank Private being approved by postal ballot.

A brand new private hospital emergency department is in the process of being built on the coast of New South Wales as there is continued pressure on the public hospital system in the area.

Prospective travellers are urged to check their insurance before setting foot outside Australia, as the impending Swine Flu pandemic could leave them out in the cold.

As we're all too well aware, even superheroes aren't completely invincible. We mere humans must therefore take certain precautions.

Private Health Insurance is one logical and growing avenue of help in achieving health related resolutions, with many funds providing wellness programs and support.

Finding the right health insurance policy that fits your individual situation can be a laborious process which is, even at the best of times, confusing. Here are 5 tips to help you to find the hospital and extras cover that is just right for you.

Free health insurance for kids might seem like one of those deals that are too good to be true but this is no hoax. Most private health insurance funds in Australia charge the same premiums for families with children as they do for couples without children which effectively means you can get free private health insurance for your kids.