6 September 2018 - Health funds will provide an unprecedented level of detail with their applications to raise premiums next year — including a statement of up to 500 words on the benefit of Coalition changes.

April 1 is not only the date for the next round of premium changes — Health Minister Greg Hunt will have the final say — but also the start date for gold, silver, bronze and basic categories ­intended to provide greater transparency over policies.

With a federal election due by mid-May, and Labor promising to take a much harder line on health funds, the start of next year will provide a litmus test of Coalition reforms and whether they have helped insurers or their members.

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