Incentives & Penalties

Whether you want to change health insurance policies due to a price rise, a change in your circumstances or simply because you want a better deal, you’re in the right place. The world of health insurance can seem confusing, but at healthslips.com.au we’ve made it really simple for you to compare health insurance in Australia...

If your household is under financial pressure, you’re not alone. Amid the rising cost of living, many of us are looking for ways to cut spending, including reducing health insurance costs.   Of course, one of the best ways to reduce the cost of your health insurance premiums is to look for a cheaper policy –...

Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but from 1 April 2025 onwards, you’ll be paying more for health insurance. At a time when many households are under financial pressure, this development is probably not welcome. The good news is, there are some cost-saving options available to you.   Let’s look more closely at the...

How much time do you spend thinking about your health insurance? If you’re like most Australians, the answer is probably: not a lot. Health insurance tends to be something we purchase then mostly forget about, until we need to use it. But considering how much of your income goes on health insurance, it’s a good...

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...

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...

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,...