http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au Health Insurance Made Simple Fri, 21 May 2010 00:09:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Health is always an issue that the government, no matter which side they are from, use as a major element of every budget, especially in an election year, where promises to “buy votes” are common place (not to be cynical at all!) So what did the Rudd government’s latest budget reveal ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/100/the-federal-budget-health-insurance-an-election-year/ Saving money on health insurance is important, but the strategies to do so are not so obvious. Here are seven ways to control your health insurance costs: Make sure you are familiar with all of the rules of your health insurance plan, and that you follow them. Your plan ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/97/health-insurance-basics/ [caption id="attachment_90" align="aligncenter" width="520" caption="Insure my "Biggest" Asset? Oh My!"][/caption] For a split second, they had me going, but it turns out that, no, I can't insure my beautiful smile: [caption id="attachment_91" align="aligncenter" width="521" caption="Just Short of a Million Dollar Smile"][/caption] It's all just a hideous joke, and here I am, left without ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/89/nib-launch-april-fools-day-body-part-insurance/ Medicare, the Government health insurance system, provides Australians with universal healthcare cover. Available to all Australian citizens, Medicare provides access to free or low-cost services such as doctors, outpatient care, hospital care and some dental procedures. Permanent residents who are not Australian citizens may also can qualify for the scheme. What ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/74/should-i-get-private-health-insurance/ Different kinds of medical health cover are appropriate at different times of life. From 30 years of age, preventative activities take on more importance – such as gym memberships, massage, acupuncture and other “lifestyle” extras. Whilst these may not be important in your 20s, including them in your health insurance ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/77/health-insurance-after-30/ One of the perks of having private health insurance is being treated as a private patient in any hospital. This usually means having your choice of doctor, hospital and treatment time. And even better, you are likely to find that, when it comes to elective surgery (surgery for a non-life-threatening ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/81/private-medical-health-insurance-benefits/ For those wanting to start a family, there is only one piece of advice to remember: get in early (pun fully intended). Take out your cover well in advance of falling pregnant, as there are often penalties and fees early in your coverage. Most funds have a waiting period of at ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/84/health-insurance-planning-a-pregnancy/ With health insurance costs to rise an average 6% this year, families may struggle to find the extra $200 required for private health cover. What options are there for people who want to save money in light of rising costs? Well there are a few: Pay upfront - Avoid the April ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/70/how-to-save-money-on-your-private-healthcare/ With the deadline fast approaching, the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) will be finalising the ‘report cards’ of over 35 registered health insurance providers which will be released at the end of March 2010. The fifth annual State of Health Fund Report will provide information on private ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/67/curious-about-how-your-health-fund-performed-last-year/ Following two major reports outlining the effects of the aging population on our economy, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd declared that without policy change, State Governments will run massive deficits due to the rapid rise of health spending and limited growth of government revenue. While health costs are growing at 11 ... http://www.healthinsuranceblog.com.au/56/2010-the-year-for-major-health-reform-in-australia/