Tag: Health Funds Australia
Simplifying Health Insurance Comparisons in the Digital Age
Changing from one type of health insurance or going for another health fund seem to be sheer hell if you have been with the same insurer for ages without any problems. But what most people do not realize is that the private health insurance scheme is set up in such a way that making such […]
Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace: Find the Right Plan with Confidence
For the majority of individuals, the process of comparing or changing their health funds is an absolute chore, especially for individuals who have stayed loyal to the same insurers for years without having faced any issues. However, what most people do not understand is that it is quite easy to change funds within the Australian […]
Smarter Health Insurance in a Cost-Crunch Economy
In today’s economic climate, many Australians are feeling the pinch-from increased grocery bills to higher mortgage repayments. When every dollar is counted, discretionary spending is hard to resist and for a few, Smarter health insurance gets the axe. But hold your cancellation button, because these are the reasons why maintaining your cover and keeping it […]
Switch & Compare Health Insurance Without Losing Waiting Periods
Most Aussies think they overpay for health insurance but still stick with their current policies. Why? One big reason is the myth that changing health funds means starting over with new waiting periods. At Utility Market, we hear this concern daily. Thankfully, it’s based on a misunderstanding. The truth is that the government has rules […]
Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan in Australia
In Australia, health insurance isn’t merely a box tick, it’s about providing yourself with more choice, control, and peace of mind when life has curveballs in store. Yet, with dozens of policies, confusing add-ons, and constantly changing conditions, selecting the right health insurance plan may appear daunting. Let’s simplify it in straight-talking Aussie terms. What […]
Don’t Compare Blindly: 5 Private Health Insurance Pitfalls to Watch Out For
If you have never purchased private health insurance before, the amount of tasks involved in this may seem overwhelming. From the search for the huge variety of policies available in Australia to the understanding of tiers and, of course, to the study of the fine print in the Product Disclosure Statement, which most people skip. […]
How Waiting Periods Work in Private Health Insurance Plans
A waiting period is a certain period of time that you have to complete before making a claim for a specific service under your private health insurance. Awaiting periods may be associated with both the hospital and extras parts of private health insurance, but what differs them is that the Australian government stipulates maximum awaiting […]
Avoid the Confusion: Pick the Right Health Insurance Plan Early
When one is young and full of good health, health insurance will probably be the last thing one will be thinking about. Right? With all the considerations about rental payments, travel arrangements, weekends, and job ambitions, health insurance may appear to become a consideration at some later stage. But this isn’t always true. Starting early by […]
Why do private health insurance premiums rise at the start of each financial year?
Private health insurers in Australia are required by law to raise premiums no more than once a year, as stated by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Every year, these insurers need to apply for permission from the Federal Government to increase their premiums, typically before mid-November. After being granted permission, such increases can […]
