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Why are Australians ditching private health insurance during the coronavirus pandemic?
18 August 2020 - Despite the fact a deadly virus is raging around us, thousands of young Australians have decided ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jul 2020
'A lot left to be desired': Private health insurers get COVID-19 report card
22 July 2020 - Private health insurers are under pressure to give back half a billion dollars saved on unused ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jul 2020
Health is more important than ever for Aussies
19 July 2020 - On Friday I spoke with a Medibank customer of more than 40 years. Margaret had her ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Insurers back plan for private health plans to cover kids up to age 30
20 May 2020 - The Morrison government is considering a proposal to allow young Australians to stay on their parents' ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 May 2020
Almost 10,000 Australians drop private health insurance during pandemic
19 May 2020 - Private health funds are urging Australians to keep their cover after a fall in membership during ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
Private health insurance premiums are scheduled for October, Medibank boss says
7 May 2020 - Private health insurance members could endure two premium rises within a six-month time frame despite having restricted ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2020
Medibank mulls refunds as COVID-19 cuts costs
6 May 2020 - Medibank Private has flagged returning cash to customers from lower claims during the COVID-19 shutdowns, but ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Apr 2020
Cash back for health fund members from COVID-19
6 April 2020 - Health fund members could be in line for hundreds of dollars in cash payments or premium ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Mar 2020
Is it worthwhile having private health insurance during the coronavirus epidemic?
31 March 2020 - Major private health funds have delayed scheduled premium hikes and offered fee relief for policyholders who ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2020
COVID-19: health funds delay premium increase to assist members
29 March 2020 - Private health insurers have announced they will postpone planned April 1 premium rises for at least ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Private health funds dump April 1 premium rises, suspend policies
26 March 2020 - Health funds have started cancelling the April 1 price rises giving Australians immediate price relief on ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Mar 2020
Medibank boss warns of big challenges for health system but Australia 'well-placed'
23 March 2020 - Medibank chief executive Craig Drummond says reform of the private health sector will have to wait ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Feb 2020
Calls to change private health after funds lose 47,000 younger members
18 February 2020 - Health insurers and private hospitals are stepping up calls for government reform to help reverse a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Feb 2020
Private health cover numbers still dwindling, APRA reports
18 February 2020 - Almost 10,000 Australians dumped private health cover in the last three months of last year, leaving ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Feb 2020
Urgent review needed into private health insurance system: APRA
4 February 2020 - The prudential regulator has questioned the ongoing viability of Australia’s ailing private health insurance system and ...