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Does health insurance cover ADHD assessments and medication?

Whether you’re looking for an ADHD assessment for yourself or your child, you might be wondering whether health insurance can help with your costs. Here, we guide you through each step of the ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis process, and let you know whether you can claim on health insurance or you’re covered by…

Who really owns your health insurer? And is it costing you more?

Of the 45 Australian health insurance brands currently selling cover, a good many of them are selling policies from another insurer, marketed under a different brand. Sometimes this happens when a larger insurer acquires a smaller one, but in many cases it’s because of white labelling – where a registered insurer agrees to provide policies under another organisation’s brand. For example, nib provides health cover…

The unbundled family hack – how splitting your health insurance could save you over $2,300

If you have one household health cover policy, here’s a health insurance hack that could save you a lot of money. While having one health insurance policy for the household is convenient, you can often save by having individual policies. If one person needs Gold or Silver tier cover for high-expense claims, for example childbirth or insulin pumps, but the other person only needs basic dental…

Your 3 step plan for choosing joint replacement cover

Hip and knee replacements are among the most common elective surgeries in Australia, and according to Private Healthcare Australia, that’s a major reason many people over 50 choose to have Hospital Cover. But if you think you might need a joint replacement in the future, you need to have health insurance at the right level. As the ABC reports, unfortunately some people find out too late that they’re not…

How to use private health insurance for psychology sessions

If you need extra help to navigate challenges in life, seeing a psychologist can be a good source of support. According to ABS data, in 2024-25 17.3% of Australians saw a health professional for mental health, with 8.5% seeing a psychologist. But sessions with a psychologist aren’t cheap, with the Australian Psychological Society suggesting 45-60 minute sessions cost around $330 for 2026-27. If you’re considering starting therapy, your private…

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