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Our insurance experts are here to help you navigate the confusion with unbiased, expert advice. We'll share the best policies, advice and how to save.
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Latest news
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Should you keep or drop your health insurance during the COVID-19 crisis?
As most funds delay their yearly premium hike, we look at more options to save. -
Do you need health insurance for the COVID-19 coronavirus?
Or will Medicare and the public health system give you the care you need? -
Should you use your private health insurance in a public hospital?
How to make sure you're not left out of pocket if you provide your insurance details. -
Private health premium increases announced
The lowest annual increase in 19 years is still higher than the rate of inflation. -
Make the most of your extras cover
Need a new set of spectacles, dental check-up or a massage? Now might be the time to get it. -
The worst Basic health insurance policies
These policies will cost you more than a cheap Bronze policy, but give you less cover. -
7 health insurance hacks that will save you money
From hospital insurance to extras cover, here's how to pay less. -
Private health insurance costs top the worry list
The latest CHOICE Consumer Pulse reveals widespread money stress. -
How your health insurance policy is changing
Have you lost cover? -
Rising premiums: should I cancel my health insurance?
Our health insurance expert, Uta Mihm, answers your questions. -
Health insurance reforms: changes to natural therapies such as yoga
Our health insurance expert, Uta Mihm, answers your questions on claiming for natural therapies. -
Natural therapies stripped of benefits
Health funds are no longer paying benefits for natural therapies that aren't backed by medical evidence.
Buying guide
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What is private health insurance?
Our guide to private health insurance tells you how it works and when to consider private cover:
- • hospital cover and how it works
- • extras cover and how it works
- • taxes and other financial reasons to have cover
Do you need health insurance?
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Will private health insurance save you money?
Don't fall for misleading marketing – taking out cover isn't always a necessity. -
Do you need health insurance to have a baby?
We compare public vs private care, and reveal the best health insurance policies for pregnancy and birth from both open and restricted health funds. -
Should you get health insurance for braces?
Is getting extras cover for orthodontics really worth it? And if it is, how do you find the best insurance for braces? -
How you can pay the Lifetime health Cover loading and be better off
Don't fall for the spin – buy health insurance when you're ready. -
Lifetime health cover for migrants
You'll pay a price if you take out health insurance too late.
Choose and compare
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Find the best health cover for you
Compare thousands of health insurance policies with us. We don't take commissions, so we can show you all the funds – big and small, member-owned and nonprofit.
Extras insurance
Extras covers things outside hospital like optical, dental, orthodontics, physio, podiatry and psychology services.
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Best health insurance extras
Our extras recommendations can help you find the best value policy, the best cover on a budget, and the best policy for seniors. -
How much does it cost to see a dentist?
And is there anything you can do to reduce your dental costs? -
Tips to save on extras insurance
How to get the best value cover for extras like dental, optical and physio. -
How to buy the best orthodontic braces
There are lots of different options for braces, but a good practitioner is key to success. -
Why your extras health cover policy is losing value
Watch out for the 'lazy tax' on extras cover. -
Make the most of your extras cover
Need a new set of spectacles, dental check-up or a massage? Now might be the time to get it.
Advice
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How to switch health insurance
Review your health cover, switch and save. -
7 health insurance hacks that will save you money
From hospital insurance to extras cover, here's how to pay less. -
'I saved $1800 by switching my private health insurance'
CHOICE writer Pru Engel didn't pay much attention to her health insurance payments... till she was about to get ripped off.
Take action
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Sign our petition for an independent inquiry into private health insurance in Australia and we'll deliver it to the Minister for Health.
How the funds rate
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Teachers Health
How Teachers Health rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance. -
Bupa
How Bupa rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance. -
Medibank
How Medibank rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance. -
Australian Unity
How Australian Unity Health rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance. -
ACA
How ACA Health rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance. -
CBHS corporate
How CBHS Corporate Health rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance cover. -
CDH
How Hunter Health Insurance rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance cover. -
CUA
How CUA Health rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance. -
Emergency services health
How Emergency Services Health rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance cover. -
Frank
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Health Partners
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Health Care
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Health.com.au
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Latrobe Health Services
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Nurses & Midwives Health
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Mildura Health
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Navy Health
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Phoenix
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Police Health
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Queensland Country Health
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RT Health
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Transport Health
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TUH Health
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Westfund Health
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HCF
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NIB
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HBF
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AHM
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GMHBA
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Defence Health
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CBHS Health Fund
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Doctors' Health Fund
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HIF
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Peoplecare
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St.LukesHealth
How St.LukesHealth rates for member complaints, gap cover and ambulance cover.
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