Private health insurance versus public healthcare

Financial experts from different generations discuss whether private healthcare is worthwhile. 
Read the article here

Private health insurance dropouts will pay

The Medicare levy surcharge will rise for those who abandon health insurance because of means-testing for the tax rebate. 
Read the article here

Australians' poor oral health due to costs

A new report shows that 30% of Australians delay dental care while 20% don't receive the recommended dental care at all due to costs.

Read the article here

Read how health insurance covers you for dental care

Does the public health system lose out when private patients don't claim?

Many private patients refuse to claim on health insurance when admitted to a public hospital, due to out-of-pocket payments like the Gap and excess agreements. Read the opposing views:

FOR: Private health costs the public system millions

AGAINST: Health insurance is just one solution to the health puzzle

Health insurance rebate battle back on 

Gillard goverment plans to means test the health insurance rebate... again
Read the article here

How will the health insurance rebate means-test affect you?
Read the article here 

Private health insurance articles

Click to read articles on:
Health insurance latest news for consumers

Private health insurance industry news

Click to read articles on:
Health insurance industry articles

moneytime in the media

Click to read articles on:
moneytime media releases

moneytime articles

moneytime media mentions