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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...

If you’re in a relationship, you might be wondering whether you can get more value from your health insurance by combining cover with your partner. Or perhaps your children have left home and moved onto their own health insurance policies, so you’re considering changing from a Family to a Couples policy. Either way, you’ll want...

If you’re a young and healthy Australian, do you really need health insurance, since you can get public hospital treatment for free under Medicare? And if you’re an older Australian, is it worth getting health insurance, even though it might cost you more? There’s no best age to get health insurance, but there are lots...

Like any aspect of life that’s complicated, health insurance is an area that’s shrouded in myths and misconceptions. Since some of those misconceptions could be costing you money, we at healthslips.com.au – your health insurance experts – are here to sort fact from fiction.  To help you get health insurance savvy, here are some of...