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' private health insurance plans until the age of 30, backed by health funds desperate to slow a fall in membership due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catholic Health Australia, a major private hospital operator, wants the rules changed so that family cover can be used beyond the current age cut-off of 25, as thousands of young people ditch their health insurance amid rising unemployment.
