Author: Trudie McConnochie

Maybe you’re considering getting health insurance for the first time but unsure whether it’s worth the money. Maybe you’re looking at the amount you’re spending on health insurance and wondering whether you’re getting enough value from it. Whatever your reason for querying the value of health insurance, it’s a worthy question.   We asked Professor Luke...

Every year thousands of Australians set new year resolutions to improve their lives in the coming year, and 2025 is no exception. For many of us, those resolutions involve wellbeing goals, but other people might choose to focus on better financial choices, or improvements in other areas of their lives (or all of the above).  ...

If there’s one question about private health insurance that people ask more than any other, it’s this: what’s the difference between Hospital Cover and Extras Cover? And then they ask: do I need both?  No one wants to pay for something they don’t need, so healthslips.com.au is here to give you all the accurate information...

If you’ve ever been sick or injured for a long period of time, you’ll know all too well that health equals wealth. Being sick not only limits your lifestyle, it can be expensive, with GP visits now $74.66 on average, with the Medicare rebate only covering $39.75, and Aussies visiting a GP 5.6 times a...

You’re probably reading this because you need health insurance, or you want to change your current health insurance policy and do it in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way possible. You’ve come to the right place.   Health insurance comparison websites are a convenient way to find the policy you need, at the best price –...

Health insurance can be confusing, but healthslips.com.au is here to help you understand the ins and outs of private health cover.  Here we answer some of the most common health insurance questions.  Q. Do I need private health insurance?   Thanks to Medicare, you’ll always be able to get free treatment in public hospitals in Australia,...