Do you really need private health insurance? Here's what you need to know before deciding
- Written by Sophie Lewis, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW
Some people choose private health insurance for shorter wait times.l i g h t p o e t/Shutterstock
Every year at the end of March and early in April, the 11 million Australians who have private health insurance receive notification that premiums are increasing.
Premiums will increase by an average of 3.95% from April 1 and will vary with the insurer...
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