Overseas Students Health Cover
If you are an overseas student in Australia on a Student Visa (Subclass 500), you are required to take out health insurance for the duration of your visit.
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Prostate Cancer : public vs private care
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that the risk of a male being diagnosed with prostate cancer by his 85th birthday will be 1 in 6.
Everything You Need To Know About Joint Replacements
When joint damage or pain limits even the simplest of activities such as sitting or standing, a joint replacement may be the answer. But what is a joint replacement, how is it done, and how to find a policy that suits your needs? Find out here.
Health check-ups you should be having in your 20s
Ah, the 20s. There’s no age quite like it. While you’re out there living your best life, health checks may not be a glaring priority. But it can’t hurt to start getting into the habit of screening the condition of your health regularly.
Preparing for a baby
There is nothing more exciting and fulfilling than waiting for your baby to arrive. It is a highly emotional time for all involved and you’ll no doubt be finding yourself smiling fondly at a pair of fluffy booties and cute onesies.
How Your Private Health Insurance Claims gets processed
If you’re new to private health insurance or have never submitted a health insurance claim, the process can seem confusing.
Not to worry, insurers have given you several quick and easy ways to claim on your extras health insurance
Private health insurance changes 2019
As of April last year (2019), Australian private health insurance underwent various policy reforms. The main reason behind these changes was to make private health insurance less confusing and encourage people to take up health cover.
Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge: What’s the Difference?
The Medicare Levy and the Medicare Levy Surcharge can be a source of confusion as they are two very similarly-sounding taxes. However, they are completely different levies.
Your Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is the current trending method for improving health and losing weight because of its simplicity and affordability
What is the Private Health Insurance Excess?
When discussing private health insurance, you will often come across the term ‘Excess.’ We explain what this means, how excess affects your health insurance premiums and how you can save on the cost of your hospital cover.