Month: July 2023
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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,…
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Just married. Do we need couples’ private health cover?
Just got hitched? You might be wondering whether switching to a couples private health policy is right for you. Well, the good news is, there’s no hard and fast rule that says married couples have to switch to a joint private health insurance policy. Ultimately, the decision is up to you and your spouse, and…