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Labor defends insurance rebate cut as elderly targeted

Labor defends insurance rebate cut as elderly targeted

Moves to scrap extra private health insurance rebates for over-65s won't have a significant impact as analysis shows pensioners will face higher cost.

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment.

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

A lawyer's campaign has culminated in a legal victory worthy of a Grisham novel with laws banning life insurers from using genetic test results to deny cover.

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Insurer pleased more people taking care of their health

Insurer pleased more people taking care of their health

Health insurer Medibank Private has lifted its annual profit by almost 30 per cent after drawing in more money from its insurance products.

Two-year extension on home support program for elderly

Two-year extension on home support program for elderly

Older Australians will retain basic support such as cleaning, gardening and transport under Labor's home care extension.

Labor holds firm as seniors face $250 health cover hike

Labor holds firm as seniors face $250 health cover hike

Health Minister Mark Butler has defended a cut to private health insurance rebates for over-65s as he faces a revolt among states opposed to the change.

NDIS reform to clean-up fraud, improve care: providers

NDIS reform to clean-up fraud, improve care: providers

Sweeping NDIS reforms will enforce tougher provider registration requirements and improve the quality of support for all, an inquiry has been told.

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Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

The financial, emotional and social cost of breast cancer has been revealed in a report that has found many Australians delay or skip treatment due to costs.

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Health insurer Medibank Private has lifted its interim bottom-line net profit after the number of Australians taking out policies increased.

Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets

Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets

Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets

Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets

Under-pressure households will likely downgrade rather than ditch their private insurance after the health minister approved a big fee hike.

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.

Bupa fined $35m for duping patients, hospitals

Bupa fined $35m for duping patients, hospitals

Bupa fined $35m for duping patients, hospitals

Bupa fined $35m for duping patients, hospitals

Australia's second biggest health insurer has been ordered to pay $35 million for misleading customers about benefits they were entitled to.

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Australians are paying more for private health insurance but are covered for less as health insurers dispute the latest findings from a peak medical body.

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Insurance companies will be banned from taking Australians' genetic tests into account when offering cover, in a push to address gene discrimination.

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Bulk bill incentive could miss thousands of GP clinics

A federal government plan to make GP visits cheaper for all Australians could come up significantly short because of the structure of an incentive payment.

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

A private health giant admits to knocking back thousands of claims it should have covered, lumping customers with huge hospital fees.

'Astronomical' mess prompts hospital insurance plan

A beleaguered major hospital's strained operator is seeking some of its investment back but plans are in motion to restrict it .

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Weaker-than-expected sales have prompted a home-grown health technology giant to downgrade guidance, just as it releases its latest device.

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Insurers accused of 'playing people for mugs'

Private hospitals say health insurers are not putting enough money into patients as figures show the extent of out-of-pocket costs for Aussies.

Insurer ordered to pay $750k for misleading contracts

HCF has been fined after a judge found the company misled customers with unfair life insurance contract terms.

More than 4000 complaints about private health insurers

Waiting on the phone for hours to claim money back or query policy coverage from health insurance giants is an all too common experience for thousands.

Dental body sinks teeth into private health policies

Australia's peak dental body is calling for greater transparency around private health insurance to provide more clarity and protection for policy holders.

Insurers 'price gouging' with secret premium hikes

Millions of Australians are being overcharged by health insurers using a loophole to dodge the rules against raising premiums.

Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living

Living standards will suffer further as extreme weather hits households and businesses, an investor group warns, with insurance already out of reach for some.

'Fix this': torn-up contracts not in patients' interest

A major private hospital operator and multiple insurers have been urged to negotiate as contracts are torn up, likely to result in patients paying more.

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