Media Releases
Almost one million drop or downgrade PHI cover
Up to one million Australians would be likely to drop or downgrade their Private Health Insurance under the Rudd Government’s…
200,000 Extra Australians Now Relying On Public Hospitals For Care
The release of official private health membership figures yesterday shows that 200,000 Australians have been discouraged from joining Private Health…
Rudd Abandons Private Health
The Rudd Government’s decision to dismantle the private health insurance rebate will place increased pressure on the public hospital system…
Hundreds Of Thousands To Join Public Hospital Waiting Lists
Hundreds of thousands of Australians will now rely on public hospital waiting lists as a result of the Rudd Government’s…
Statement from AHIA regarding speculation the Rudd Government plans to dismantle the Private Health Insurance Rebate
If the story appearing in today’s Australian is correct, the Rudd government looks set to dismantle the 30% Rebate. This…
High Claims in 2008 top $2.6 billion
The Australian Health Insurance Association’s Annual High Claims Survey has found that the number of “High Claims” – claims exceeding…