Category: Health Insurance Compare
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What are the biggest health funds in Australia?
In the vast and competitive realm of private health insurance, choosing the best health coverage can be a daunting task. With over 40 insurers in the market, it’s surprising that only a handful are widely recognised. Dominating the landscape are major players such as Medibank Private, ahm, Bupa, HCF (including RT Health), NIB Health, and…
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We are a couple without kids, should we have separate policies?
When it comes to navigating the world of private health insurance plans, couples often find themselves at a crossroads, wondering whether they should opt for a joint policy or maintain separate ones. The decision isn’t always straightforward, but it can have a significant impact on your finances and private healthcare coverage. So, the question is…
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How much does private health insurance cost?
There are many options these days when it comes to private health cover, it can be daunting working out what is the best private health policy for you and your stage of life and what contribution amount fits within your budget. The price of private health insurance isn’t set in stone – it’s like a…
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What level of cover do I need for cataract surgery?
What Are Cataracts? Imagine your eye’s lens becoming cloudy, making everything you see appear blurred or dim. Cataracts are exactly that – a clouding of the eye’s lens. This cloudiness can create problems like difficulty reading, driving at night, or recognising your friend’s smile. Initially, cataracts might develop slowly and not cause significant vision problems,…
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What state is my health fund from?
Our healthcare system is renowned for its quality and accessibility, largely owing to a unique blend of public and private provisions. The heart of our healthcare system lies in private health insurance plans, which play a vital role in providing Australians with additional health coverage beyond what the public system offers. However, the landscape of…
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What happens if I change my mind about private health insurance?
So, you’re thinking about private health insurance and maybe you’ve got a few questions? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on all you need to know and what you need to do if you change your mind. Changing Your Mind About Private Health Insurance? Don’t Stress, You Have 30 Days: You can make changes to…
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Is physiotherapy covered with Health Insurance?
When it comes to physiotherapy coverage on your private health insurancepolicy you’ll need to take out extras cover. Each policy is different so it’s wise to do your extras research and consider the best private health cover for your physio needs. What exactly is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is all about helping you regain, preserve, and optimise…
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How do I make a claim on private health insurance?
Welcome to the hassle-free guide to make a private health cover claiming easier! We’re here to simplify the process for you. Pre-Claim Checklist: Before you dive into making a claim, make sure you’ve got these bases covered: Bank Details: Ensure we have your up-to-date bank details. That’s the secret for a seamless claim process so…
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Medicare vs Private Health Insurance
When it comes to medical cover there is a question that’s on most people’s minds, will Medicare cover me or will I need a private health insurance cover? Medicare is our public health scheme providing free or subsidised healthcare to all Australians that are permanent residents. Medicare is made up of three main areas: hospital,…
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I’ve exhausted my extras this year, what can I do?
Each calendar year, your extras cover on your private health policy resets on January 1. Some funds vary, but mostly all extras policies reset around this time. Extras policies can cover such services as dental, optical, and physiotherapy. So, what can you do if you’ve exhausted all your extras limits for this year? Don’t worry,…