Are you ready for the rate rise? Australians are bracing themselves for another massive health insurance increase next April, with some reports suggesting it could be as high as twice the rate of inflation. This is partly due to the recent failure of Health Minister Greg Hunt’s deal with the medical devices industry to lower …
Getting your first hearing aid Loss of hearing occurs for a number of reasons. Age, family history, and what kind of sound environment you’ve been exposed to. If you’ve been having trouble hearing, have been thinking about getting a hearing aid, or can relate to any of the following, consider seeing an audiologist or otologist: …
Lifetime Health Cover Loading (LHC) The Lifetime Health Cover Loading or LHC was first introduced by the Australian government in July 2000 to incentivize younger people to take up private health cover and maintain it. The LHC is an additional fee or loading that is included in your hospital policy premium if you purchase cover …
VAPING: E-CIGS UNDER FIRE Vaping has been amassing a lot of steam lately. Here we take a look at some of the reasons why e-cigs are stirring up an aggressive global debate. While many people are convinced that all the hype surrounding e-cigs is just Big Tobacco stretching its affluent limbs, new vape-related deaths in …
Medicare Levy Surcharge Explained Medicare Levy Surcharge: Every financial year when the tax man comes around Australians who earn a high income find themselves forking out more than those who don’t. That’s just the way taxes work. However did you know that if you don’t have the appropriate level of private hospital cover with a …
Pre-existing Conditions Explained In health insurance, you will come across the terms pre-existing and new conditions and its waiting periods. You might be wondering why you need to wait these periods for medical services before your health fund will pay a benefit towards your fee. Health Deal explains: Why do waiting periods exist? The Private …
Tackling Obesity Through Family Time Finding fun things to with the kids that do not involve technology can challenging. Lots of young ones would like nothing better to do than plonk themselves in front of the telly with a bowl of chips, followed by a bit of game time on their devices. Explaining the benefits …
What is the best private health insurance in Australia? (5 Minute Read) Looking for the best private health insurance in Australia? You’re not alone! Every month thousands of people search the internet looking for the best private health insurance in Australia. Picking a policy can be difficult, especially when there are 45 different health funds …
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Knee Replacements Explained Imagine you’ve been in a car accident and shattered your knee. Or, that you’ve woken up one morning to find your knee joints stiff and uncooperative. Imagine then, struggling with the most mundane tasks daily like lifting the carpet to give it a shake or bending over to tie your shoelaces. Usually, …
Cataract Eye Surgery Explained Before & After Catarct Eye Surgery Cataract eye surgery can seem quite scary. This is because the operation requires you to be awake during the removal of your lens. You might also be wondering about what could go wrong if you blink mid-op. These worries cause a lot of people to …
