What You Need to Know About the Medicare Levy Surcharge Before June 30ByHIF Australia08 June 20170 CommentsIt’s that time of year again! The end of the financial year is quickly approaching and there are a few things you should probably be aware of. If you’re thinking about taking out private hospital cover in the near future but you lack the motivation to do so, putting it off may mean you’ll be affected by certain fees and charges, especially if you’re earning over $90,000 per year. In this article, HIF guest blogger Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains what the Medicare Levy Surcharge is and how you can avoid paying it. Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More
Keeping Kids Healthy on a Budget ByHIF Australia06 June 20170 CommentsKeeping kids healthy on a budget is not always easy. According to money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Kids get sick a lot, and understandably so. They’re surrounded by other kids and adults all the time and their immune systems are still building resistance. Especially for younger kids who typically aren’t great with hygiene, it can be very easy for bugs and viruses to spread and as a parent, this isn’t ideal. Medical care can be expensive. Often it’s much more costly to help your child overcome an illness than it is to just prevent it." So we caught up with Bessie to get he top tips for preventing…Category:NutritionRead More
How to Stop Stressing About Your FinancesByHIF Australia10 May 20170 CommentsFinancial stress - according to Money and Insurance Expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, “It’s never pleasant to feel the pressures that go hand-in-hand with financial strain. Thankfully though, there is a wide range of resources available to help us address our finances accordingly and prevent us from feeling overwhelmed.” In her latest article for HIF, Bessie offers her advice on how to manage these pressures effectively and highlights her top online tools to utilise.Category:Mental Health, Stress and AnxietyRead More
HIF Dog ‘n’ Health Games Set to Put the Fun Into FundraisingByHIF Australia24 April 20170 CommentsPerth - have you registered your fur-kid for the HIF Dog 'n' Health Games? Karen Rhodes, President of the Dogs’ Refuge Home says "It’s a fantastic opportunity for animal lovers across Perth to exercise with their canine companion for a great cause and we’re thrilled that our great supporters at HIF are again supporting this fun fundraiser for the second year running.” The fundraiser will take place at Sir James Mitchell Park on Sunday 30 April in the form of a family-friendly day, which includes a fun zone for children, and which is set to see all proceeds being donated to animal welfare charity, the Dogs’ Refuge H…Category:HIF News, Pet HealthRead More
HIF remains one of Australia's best value-for-money health insurers following the latest premium increase announcement.ByHIF Australia10 February 20170 CommentsThe Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) remains one of Australia’s most competitively priced health insurance funds following the Federal Government’s premium increase announcement on February 10.Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More
The Importance of Financial Fitness in the New YearByHIF Australia09 January 20170 CommentsThe New Year has begun, and while some of you may have kicked off your New Year’s resolutions of a better diet, more exercise, spending more time with family, it's also important to think about your financial fitness. According to Money and Insurance Expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Financial fitness doesn’t necessarily need to be as scary as it may sound. It’s simply a matter of lining up your expenses so you can see where your money is being spent. Don’t let financial stress put a dampener on 2017. By establishing good habits now, you’ll be able to have a happy and financially healthy New Year! With thi…Category:Healthy LivingRead More
Australia's Top 50 Baby Names in 2016ByHIF Australia21 December 20160 CommentsWhether you're pregnant and looking for baby name inspiration or want to check how popular your little one's name is, we've got the top 50 baby names for 2016.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead More
Is Your Health Summer-Ready?ByHIF Australia24 November 20160 CommentsSummer’s just around the corner which can only mean one thing for many Aussies – it’s almost beach season! But are you Summer-ready? Here’s our top tips on how to stay healthy this summer...Category:Healthy LivingRead More
HIF's Maureen Teague Awarded 'Young Marketer of the Year' 2016ByHIF Australia28 October 20160 CommentsHIF is celebrating today after our Senior Digital Marketing Consultant, Maureen Teague, was last night named Australian Young Marketer of the Year by the Association for Data-driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA).Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More
HIF Puts Gender on the AgendaByHIF Australia07 October 20160 CommentsIn a first for the Australian health insurance industry, HIF will provide new members greater choice, by enabling a third gender and "Mx" title option on all of its contact points, catering for thousands of people who identify as neither male nor female...Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More
Your Options if a Public Hospital Wants to Admit You as a Private PatientByHIF Australia04 October 20160 CommentsMore and more members are telling us that public hospitals are actively pressuring them to be admitted as a private patient. Do you know your rights when you’re asked the question “Do you have private hospital cover?”Category:Hospital StaysRead More
HIF Takes Out Five Canstar Awards For Best ValueByHIF Australia28 September 20160 CommentsFollowing HIF's 2014 CANSTAR award for Private Hospital Cover (WA), this year HIF has won five of the industry acclaimed awards with yet another five-star rating in both Hospital and Extras packages for Outstanding Value. Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More