Survey Finds Almost a Quarter of Australian Families Don’t Have Private Health Insurance

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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 […]

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 […]

What Is My Benefit Code For Private Health Insurance? 

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A benefit code is a unique identifier which helps the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) identify the private health insurance coverage you’ve paid for in that financial year in relation to your age. The code is used to determine the amount of private health insurance rebate you’ll receive and is based on the age of the […]

Single vs. Couple Health Insurance

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In Australia, health insurance options vary for individuals and couples, so it’s important to understand the differences between these types of cover. Single health insurance covers an individual’s medical expenses, while couples health insurance is designed for two people in a relationship, whether married or de facto.  Find out the differences and the pros and […]

Minimum Health Insurance to Avoid the Medicare Levy Surcharge 

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The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is an additional tax imposed on higher-income earners in Australia who don’t have adequate private health insurance coverage. But what is ‘adequate’ health cover, and what is the minimum policy I need to avoid paying the Medicare Levy Surcharge?  Find out how much health cover you need to satisfy Australian […]

What Is A Co-Payment In Health Insurance?

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In Australia, the term ‘co-payment’ is commonly used in the context of health insurance and Medicare, but not everyone knows what this term actually means.  In simple terms, a co-payment is an additional out-of-pocket payment which is required before you can make a claim on your hospital cover policy.  Savvy can help you unravel the […]

Private Health Insurance vs. Medicare 

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As an Australian, it’s important to understand the differences between private health insurance and Medicare. While both provide health coverage, they also have distinct differences that can impact your healthcare costs and access to services. If you’re unsure about how these two types of health cover differ, you can explore the benefits, inclusions and costs […]

Health Insurance For 870 Visa

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Are you considering sponsoring your parents for a visit to Australia on an 870 visa? If so, you’ll need to buy health insurance to comply with your visa conditions. Savvy can help you compare your options and find health insurance coverage suitable for your needs.  By comparing with us, you can receive a range of […]

Silver Health Insurance

Are you wondering if a silver health insurance policy is the right level of health insurance for your needs? It may offer the best health insurance cover available in Australia to a wide range of people, but it’s worth comparing different policies to help you determine which is most suitable for your personal needs. You […]

Customised Health Insurance

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We all like to be able to choose how we spend our money, and when it comes to health insurance this is particularly important, as our health needs are all so different! Some private health cover policies now let you customise and decide how to spend your benefit allowance, giving you more flexibility and choice.  […]

Health Insurance With Gym Membership

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Are you looking to squeeze the most benefits from your private health insurance, including a gym membership? There are many great deals available from health funds these days, including numerous wellbeing benefits such as subsidised memberships or yoga or pilates classes.  Compare a range of extras health insurance policies that may include positive health and […]

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 […]

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