Medicare Levy Surcharge and Health Insurance

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Australia’s Medicare health system is considered one of the best in the world, with the Commonwealth Fund ranking us first overall among ten similar countries in September 2024. The system is partially paid for by Australian taxpayers through the Medicare levy (and Medicare levy surcharge). Working out how much you’ll have to fork out, or […]

Couples Health Insurance

There comes an exciting time in every relationship when finances are combined, and plans are made as a couple rather than as two singles. If you’re at this stage, you may be considering couples health insurance? You may be wondering what the benefits are, and if it would be a cheaper option for you and […]

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

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Buying the right overseas student health cover whilse studying in Australia is almost as important a decision as which course to study at university. Getting the right student health insurance is so important because it can potentially save you thousands on the cost of health care treatment.  You can compare different health insurance policies online […]

Health Insurance Deals: April 2025

Health insurance deals: April 2025 Provider Deal How to get it Expiry Australian Unity Get up to six weeks of free cover on combined hospital and extras plans or extras only plans Sign up as a new member to an eligible combined hospital and extras or extras only product and maintain your cover for 60 […]

Dental Health Insurance

One of the major areas of health treatment for adults which is not covered by Medicare in Australia is dental treatment. This is where private health insurance comes in, which can offer full or partial cover for the cost of any dental treatment included under your policy. However, it isn’t always easy to determine which […]

Pregnancy Health Insurance

Welcoming a new member to your family is an incredibly exciting time in your life, so you’ll naturally want the best care available during your pregnancy. With so many health insurance options to choose from, it can be a daunting process to decide which private health insurance policy to choose for your cover for your […]

Private Health Insurance Tax

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Numerous policies from the Australian government are in place to encourage Aussies to take out private health insurance. These include the lifetime health cover loading, health insurance rebates, age-related discounts and the Medicare Levy Surcharge. As such, it’s important to understand how paying for private health insurance can affect the tax you pay.   You […]

Health Insurance No Waiting Period

The waiting periods that initially come with new or upgraded health insurance policies are designed to keep premium costs down for everyone. Are you a bargain hunter thinking of switching your health insurance to get a better deal or looking for health insurance for the first time? There may be ways for you to minimise […]

Health Insurance For 485 Visas

Temporary graduate visas (subclass 485) allow visa holders to live and work in Australia and bring their families with them if appropriate. With this visa comes the requirement to hold adequate health insurance while living in Australia. As such, you’ll need to consider your health insurance options before you buy, which you can do right […]

Business Insurance ACT

Business insurance serves as a valuable safety net for operations all around the country. As such, whether you’re running a big business in Canberra or a small one in nearby Hall or Majura, it’s important to compare the wide range of insurance options at your disposal in the Australian Capital Territory, which you can do […]

Business Insurance Tasmania

Regardless of whether you’re operating a big business in Hobart or Launceston or running a small one in Penguin, you’ll be exposed to at least some ongoing risks which could leave your business out of pocket if they occur. That’s where business insurance can come in handy, as it’s designed to cater to those risks […]

Business Insurance Western Australia

Business insurance can be an important safety net for a wide range of Western Australian businesses, whether small, medium or large, across a diverse array of industries. It can offer owners and operators greater peace of mind that they may be able to claim for part or all of the cost of circumstances which qualify […]

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