Author: Trudie McConnochie

If you’re among the 7 million Australians living with a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer or bronchiectasis, you’ll be very familiar with hospital and clinic waiting rooms. From medical procedures to lifestyle support, living with a lung condition means supporting your health is vital. Here’s what you need to...

The whole point of taking out health insurance is to reduce your health costs, so it can come as a bit of a shock to get a bill for medical treatments that are covered by your policy. Even though private health insurance covers you for certain health treatments, sometimes doctors and hospitals will charge more...

If you’re looking for Hospital Cover that goes a little further than a Basic policy but your budget doesn’t stretch to Bronze, a Basic Plus health insurance policy could be the right fit for you.  What’s the difference between Basic and Basic Plus Hospital Cover?  Basic is the most affordable level of Hospital Cover, and...

If you’re looking for Hospital Cover at the lower end of the scale that’s good value for money, Bronze Plus Hospital Cover is worth considering. Offering more coverage than a Bronze policy, but not as extensive as a Silver policy, Bronze Plus might be a happy medium that meets your healthcare needs without the higher...

If Gold Hospital Cover is out of your budget but a Silver policy doesn’t cover as many health services and treatments as you need, a Silver Plus Hospital Cover policy might be the best form of health insurance for you. Silver Plus policies can be cheaper than Gold, and they often cover Joint Replacements –...

Being a single parent can mean needing to keep an extra tight grip on your finances. Regardless of whether or not you have a co-parent contributing to household costs, health insurance will be one of your larger expenses as a single parent. For that reason, you’ll want to get the best health insurance for single...

If there’s one thing you can count on as a parent, it’s that accidents and injuries are likely to happen. Whether it’s a sprain on the soccer field or grazes from falling off a bike, kids’ bodies often go through a bit of rough and tumble. While minor injuries aren’t a big deal, if you or...

If you’re taking out a health insurance policy for yourself only, or reviewing your existing policy because your health needs and budget may have changed, here’s what you need to consider to find the best cover for singles in Australia.  Do I need health insurance for myself?  The main benefit of private health insurance for...