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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…
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.…
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…
Dr Rachel David spoke with 2GB about the impact of rebate changes on older Australians
Well, it’s going to be very difficult for those people who are going to be hit right in the hip…
Dr Rachel David spoke with 2GB about the impact of rebate changes on the health industry
o, we found out about it at roughly the same time that everyone else did during Minister’s Press Club address,…
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Media Releases
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…
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…
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,…
Health insurers urge government to continue rebate discounts for Australians over 65s on low incomes, including aged pension
Health insurers are calling on the Government to exempt Australians aged over 65 on low incomes — including those on…
Cuts to private health insurance rebate disappointing for older Australians, health insurers say
The Government’s decision to cut the Private Health Insurance Rebate will disappoint thousands of older Australians, says Dr Rachel David,…
Top health insurance claims revealed: New data shows what Australians use their cover for at every life stage
New national data reveals Australians rely on private hospital care at every stage of life – from neonatal intensive care…
Rising Gold policy premiums reflect growing healthcare costs and the need for reform
The rising cost of Gold health insurance policies highlights the deeper challenges Australia’s health system is facing as the population…
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Interviews and Transcripts
Rachel David spoke ABC radio Cairns about the proposed changes to the health insurance rebate for people over 65
May 05, 2026
Ben Harris spoke with ABC radio Perth about proposed changes to the health insurance rebate and specialist doctors’ fees
May 05, 2026
Ben Harris spoke with 3AW about rising specialist doctor fees
April 30, 2026
Fact Checks
In 2016–17, operating profits in the private hospital sector were split relatively evenly between insurers and hospitals. By 2022–23, the insurers were taking 90 per cent of the profit compared to 10 per cent for private hospitals.
August 15, 2024
Private hospitals are in crisis and need additional funding from the federal government and health funds to remain viable.
February 7, 2025
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) data shows health insurance companies have “short-changed” private hospitals $3 billion over the past three years.
February 12, 2025
