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We represent Australia’s private health insurers to improve affordability, access, and choice for 15 million people relying on health cover.
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Australian health funds are constantly working to reduce costs for their members and improve value for money. Health funds cannot do this alone, so we engage with government, industry and regulators to promote the best interests of health fund members.
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12 May 2026
Older Australians among biggest Budget losers as health insurance rebate cut hits seniors
More than three million older Australians - including more than 400,000 pensioners with private health insurance - will be hit by the Albanese Government’s decision to cut private health insurance rebates for Australians aged over 65 in tonight’s Federal Budget.
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07 May 2026
Health insurance rebate cut for over 65s will put regional private hospitals at risk
Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) has warned the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate for older Australians could threaten the viability of dozens of private hospitals that regional communities rely on for essential healthcare.
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05 May 2026
Rachel David spoke ABC radio Cairns about the proposed changes to the health insurance rebate for people over 65
Absolutely, there's a number of people on very low incomes who are struggling to maintain their private health insurance and pay their premiums. The government has suggested that 44,000 will drop their cover as a result of this measure and you know we're worried about that because those people will inevitably go and add to…
Read more05 May 2026
Ben Harris spoke with ABC radio Perth about proposed changes to the health insurance rebate and specialist doctors’ fees
So Oliver, what the Minister has announced is that an extra rebate which is paid for older Australians will disappear. Now there are 358,000 people with private health insurance who are over 65 in Western Australia, so that's 358,000 people who will be affected. The cost is going to be really quite substantial. So there's…
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04 May 2026
Seniors face health insurance bill shock of up to $1,600 a year under Government rebate changes
Older Australians could be hit with health insurance price rises three times higher than younger Australians from April next year, with some retirees facing annual increases of more than $1,600, analysis from Private Healthcare Australia shows.
Read more30 April 2026
Ben Harris spoke with 3AW about rising specialist doctor fees
Now private health insurance isn't allowed to cover specialists out in the community. We are only allowed to cover specialists in hospital, and we know that doctors in hospitals have increased their out of pocket fees, the bits the patient pay themselves, by 22% over the last three years. That's an average it's actually gone…
Read more12 May 2026
Older Australians among biggest Budget losers as health insurance rebate cut hits seniors
More than three million older Australians - including more than 400,000 pensioners with private health insurance - will be hit by the Albanese Government’s decision to cut private health insurance rebates for Australians aged over 65 in tonight’s Federal Budget.
07 May 2026
Health insurance rebate cut for over 65s will put regional private hospitals at risk
Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) has warned the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate for older Australians could threaten the viability of dozens of private hospitals that regional communities rely on for essential healthcare.
05 May 2026
Rachel David spoke ABC radio Cairns about the proposed changes to the health insurance rebate for people over 65
Absolutely, there's a number of people on very low incomes who are struggling to maintain their private health insurance and pay their premiums. The government has suggested that 44,000 will drop their cover as a result of this measure and you know we're worried about that because those people will inevitably go and add to…
Consumers:
Private health insurance gives people choice and peace of mind when it comes to their healthcare. We provide resources for consumers to understand health insurance.
We’ve compiled a series of helpful and relevant information for consumers including information about health insurance, the Medicare Levy and tools to calculate your rebate.
