Australian Health Report 2022: How Healthy Are We?
In addition to researching the financial wellbeing of Australians, Savvy is taking an interest in creating a snapshot of the overall health and wellbeing of Australians. In this article, we delve into the latest reports and surveys into Australian health. Tobacco use has fallen to 11% in 2022 from 24% in 1990 Life satisfaction as […]
Survey Finds Almost a Quarter of Australian Families Don’t Have Private Health Insurance
As part of our ongoing research into Australian financial wellbeing, Savvy takes a comprehensive look at private health insurance among Australians amid the rising cost of living and inflation. 23% of Australian families don’t have private health insurance 53% of Australian single parent families don’t have private health insurance Individuals are spending between $41-$50 on […]
Health Insurance For Under 30s
You may have been covered under a family health insurance policy for most of your life, but are now looking for your own health cover. If so, you can compare options for health insurance as a young person aged under 30 here through Savvy. You can consider different policies available from a panel of leading […]
Singles Health Insurance
Singles health insurance is designed to cover the healthcare needs of one person. Despite the name, it isn’t just for people who are single – even if you’re in a relationship, you can take out a singles policy tailored to your individual needs. Taking out a singles health cover helps with the costs of treatments […]
Health Insurance Deals: July 2025
Health insurance deals: July 2025 Provider Deal How to get it Expiry Australian Unity Get eight weeks of free cover on either combined hospital and extras plans or extras only plans. For combined policy buyers, you can also get two-month or optical waiting periods waived. Sign up as a new member (no Australian Unity policies […]
Extras Only Cover
Extras cover is an important type of private health insurance. It covers many preventative and non-hospital types of treatment which are provided to millions of Australians every year. Having the right extras cover could save you a significant amount of money, which is why it’s important to compare policies carefully to find a deal that offers […]
Overseas Visitors Health Cover
Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) is a type of health insurance policy designed for international visitors to Australia. It can provide cover for a range of medical expenses, hospital treatments and ambulance services while you’re living in Australia and is a requirement as part of most visas. Because of this, it’s important to take the […]
Family Health Insurance
You’d do anything for your family, right? That means finding the right health cover at the right price for your partner and kids is one of the most important decisions you can make. You can compare a range of competitive offers for family health insurance from a panel of Australia’s leading providers with Savvy. Simply […]
Basic Health Insurance
Did you know that taking out basic health insurance can save you money, as it may mean you don’t have to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge? In addition, you could be covered for some basic health costs in case you are hospitalised. If you’re considering whether private health insurance is worth it, Savvy has you […]
Health Insurance Hospital Cover
The last thing you want to worry about if you need to go to hospital is whether you can afford the hospital treatment. By taking out private health insurance which includes hospital cover, the main expenses involved in your hospital care could be included under your policy, leaving you to concentrate on getting back on […]
Bronze Health Insurance
Are you considering bronze health insurance coverage, but unsure if it’s the right tier for you? While bronze policies provide a basic level of cover, it’s important to assess your personal needs and compare different policies before making a decision. At Savvy, we can help you compare a range of bronze hospital cover plans in […]
Singles vs Couples Health Insurance
If you’re in a relationship and thinking about health insurance, you might be wondering whether two singles policies or couples cover is better for you. Both give you the same access to hospital and extras, but they work a bit differently when it comes to how the policies are set up and managed. Knowing the […]
