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Exempting pensioners from private health rebate changes won’t make it fairer. Here’s what would

A pensioner carve-out would mostly protect comfortable part-pensioners, while missing younger families who are struggling most.

29.10.2026 20

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Yuting Zhang

Why health insurance cuts for the over‑65s won’t swamp public hospitals after all

Government critics say changes to health insurance rebates will strain the public health system. But the evidence shows the impact might not be what...

10.09.2026 60

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Health insurance rebates may change for the over‑65s. Our new study shows what to expect

New research shows what happens if the extra health insurance rebate for over-65s is scrapped, as planned. Here’s why the sky won’t fall in.

06.08.2026 40

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Want to use health insurance in an emergency? Here’s what it does (and doesn’t) cover

In an emergency, you can’t always use your private health insurance. And even if you do, you can face these out-of-pocket costs.

08.07.2026 60

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‘No gap’ private health insurance can save you money. But there’s a catch

A ‘no gap’ private health arrangement sounds great, but you may not be able to choose your specialist. Here’s what else you need to know.

29.04.2026 60

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How to make specialists’ fees fair? It’ll take more than a revamped website

Knowing in advance what your specialist will charge is a good step forward. But we need fairer fees to start with.

18.02.2026 50

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No control, no regulation. Why private specialist fees can leave patients with huge medical bills

Unlike other comparable nations, specialists in Australia can charge what they like. But higher fees don’t necessarily mean better care.

14.12.2025 60

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When a partner has a health shock, our study shows what happens to work, chores and fun

Research shows exactly how entire families adjust when a partner’s sick.

28.09.2025 60

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Private health insurers want to fund more out-of -hospital care. But the Productivity Commission has other ideas

Private health insurers want to fund more out-of-hospital care. Here’s why that’s such a problem.

14.08.2025 50

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Yuting Zhang