Australia Private Health Insurance
One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
An earner on A$200,000 without hospital cover could owe an additional A$3,000.
How well do Australian’s know about tiered private hospital insurance system?
13% said the tier system is as confusing as the previous insurer-specific policies.
Australian health premiums set to rise by 3.73% in April
The premium changes take effect on 1 April.
Rate increases under review for Australia’s private health insurers
The minister did not specify the rate of increases yet.
Australia's private health insurers record $1.07b profit in 2024
The year gathered data from 30 private health insurers.
Australia’s private health insurers’ profit surges 64% YoY in September quarter
Total assets gradually increased 2.1% YoY to $13.06b.
Australian insurance market improves in H1 2024 amidst increased competition, choices
Post-pandemic business changes continued to impact the life insurance market's profitability.
Australia private health insurance net profit surges by 107.8% in Q1
In the year to 31 March 2022, net profit after tax reached $1.42b.
Australia’s private health insurance rebounds to 44.7%
The country’s private health has been on a steep decline since 2015.
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