Insurance Guides: By Cover Type

There are so many options out there these days, you can get lost in it all. Whether you’re wondering about your cover options, or downright confused about health insurance, we have you sorted.

Browse our handy guides below, and for more tools & tips, check out our other categories or compare health insurance policies here.

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Does Health Insurance Cover Natural and Alternative Therapies?

While medical science is advancing rapidly, many people still seek the same treatments as our ancestors. We call these p......

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Does My Health Insurance Cover Gym Membership?

Getting to the gym and working up a sweat is something most of us aspire to. But not all of.........

Is Laser Eye Surgery covered by Private Health Insurance?

Laser eye surgery can drastically improve vision and relieve the day-to-day hassle of wearing glasses or contact lenses.......

Does Private Health Cover Reconstructive Surgery?

Key Points Plastic surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures – many of which are cosmetic. Health funds usual......

What are the changes to private health insurance in 2020?

2019 and 2020 are big years for private health insurance, because the long-discussed reforms will come into effect. But ......

Gold Tier – Health Insurance Cover & Reforms Guide

Australian health insurance becomes more expensive every year, but that doesn’t mean the benefits are going up. There ......

Silver Tier – Health Insurance Cover & Reforms Guide

Silver hospital coverage is one of the four tiers of hospital cover introduced by the federal government in 2019, aimed.......

Bronze Tier – Health Insurance Cover & Reforms Guide

Bronze tier hospital cover was introduced on 1 April 2019, as part of a general overhaul to simplify Australia’s h......

Basic Tier – Health Insurance Cover & Reforms Guide

In an effort to make the health insurance industry easier for everyday Australians to navigate, the federal government i......

Your Guide to Hospital Cover in Australia

Medicare is fantastic for those who can’t afford or do not choose to purchase private health cover. In saying this,.........

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Does Optical Private Health Insurance Cover Eye Exams?

If you need glasses, you’ll know how expensive a new set of frames can be! Especially if you have a.........

Guide to Family Health Insurance & Private Health Cover

Whether you have kids or you’re thinking about starting a family, chances are you’ve got a lot on your plate.........

Does Private Health Insurance cover Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?

Thinking of undergoing cosmetic surgery? You may be wondering whether you’ll receive financial assistance from your he......

Best Private Health Cover for Athletes & Sports Players

Are you an avid sports player? Do you consider yourself an athlete? If so, odds are you have at least.........

Public vs Private Healthcare: Advantages & Disadvantages

Thinking about private health insurance but not sure where to start? Can you get by with Medicare or do you.........

4 Treatments Your Family Needs on Their Health Cover

Deciding what to include in your health insurance cover can be very confusing and many families simply don’t know how.......

Compare Medicare vs. Private Health Insurance for IVF

For couples trying to conceive, working through issues of infertility can be frustrating, stressful, and heartbreaking. ......

How Does Health Insurance Extras Cover Work?

Extras cover, which is also known as general or ancillary cover, provides cover for the routine treatments that Aussies ......

Overseas Visitor Health Cover: Students, 457 & 485 Visas

Although Australia has a Medicare system to provide universal healthcare for residents, visitors are not always eligible......

A guide to private health insurance and orthodontics

If you’ve ever looked into the cost of getting braces or teeth straightened, the shock of the cost can be.........

Ambulance at an Australian beach: ambulance cover in Australia

A state-by-state guide to Ambulance Cover in Australia

The cost of ambulance services varies across Australia. For example, South Australia doesn’t offer any concessions......

Young girl in hospital : health insurance comparison

Your complete guide to private hospital cover

By its name alone, you probably have a good idea about what hospital cover is all about. But to get.........

Guide to Dental Health Cover & Insurance in Australia

Medicare covers a wide range of medical procedures for Australians, but the biggest blind spot comes in the area of.........

Hospital Cover, Extras Cover, Or Combined Cover? Know Your Needs!

In Australia, we are fortunate enough to have an extremely efficient public health care system in the form of Medicare........

Medicare vs Private Health Cover for Cancer Treatment

Cancer affects people all over the world, and Australia is no different. Cancer has likely touched your life in one.........

Does Health Insurance Cover Natural and Alternative Therapies?

While medical science is advancing rapidly, many people still seek the same treatments as our ancestors. We call these p......