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How do I choose an Overseas Visitor Health Cover policy? 

Are you planning a trip to Australia? We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our shores very soon. Before you board your flight, we recommend you buy Overseas Visitor Health Cover – health insurance to cover you for any accidents, injuries or illnesses while you’re in Australia (and in some cases, it may be a…

How health insurance can support you with managing asthma

If you’re among the 2.7 million Australians living with asthma, you’ll be all too aware of the need to be proactive about your health. According to the 2021 Census, asthma is the third most common long-term health condition in Australia (behind mental health conditions and arthritis). So do you need health insurance for asthma? Here’s…

What’s the best health insurance for Aussie seniors? 

If you’re aged 60-plus, you might be hearing a few more creaks and groans from your body than you used to, and you may be finding yourself attending more medical appointments than in previous years. For that reason, you might be considering getting private health insurance. And if you already have health cover, you may…

Does health insurance cover weight loss?  

Most Australians have tried a diet at some point in their lives, which means many have discovered that crash dieting and programs which promise quick results are rarely successful in the long term. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, more than 2.3 million Australians over the age of 15 were on a…

Can I take a break from my health insurance? 

With many Australian households under financial pressure, you might be wondering whether you should ditch your health insurance to save money. Before you take that step, there’s an option you may not have considered: taking a break from your health insurance.  It’s a little-known fact that health insurers allow you to hit pause on your…

Why are insurers putting up their premiums? 

Have you been notified by your health insurer about a premium price rise? The timing is not convenient given we’re in a cost of living crisis, but unfortunately health insurance is one of those expenses that’s likely to change every year, despite what’s happening with the economy.   In this article, we explain why health insurance…

Can I get help paying for health insurance?

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 –…