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Health insurance rebates may change for the over-65s. Our new study shows what to expect

Since the federal government announced earlier this year it would scrap the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over, opponents have come out in force.

The Conversation · Aug 5

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Health insurance premium rises have begun, after the federal government in February approved an average industry-wide increase of 4.41 per cent.

AAP · Mar 31

Does your maternity cover leave you with surprise bills? Here’s one plan to fix it

Have you received multiple, unexpected bills during your pregnancy, sometimes by text message just hours before a procedure? You’re not alone.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025

Only 20 doctors listing fees on Australian government’s $24m medical costs comparison website

Disclosure in Senate estimates comes in response to David Pocock’s questions about ‘astounding’ out of pocket fees for private surgery in ACT

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

People planning for pregnancy overcharged, discriminated against, obsetricians' group claims

A national obstetricians' group wants the Human Rights Commission to intervene so people are no longer charged the highest rate for pregnancy care.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

With wait times for public elective surgeries stretching out, Australians are funding their own procedures

With wait times for elective surgeries in public hospital systems ballooning following lockdowns, some patients are self-funding their own procedures to try and skip the queue.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022