Public Vs Private Pregnancy Care – Which Option is Best?ByTammy George30 March 2023Deciding on whether you have your baby in a private or public hospital is a big decision. Find out the pros and cons of both. Category:Pregnancy, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - What They Are and How You Can BenefitByTammy GeorgeHaving access to subsidised medical treatment is a major benefit when you’re travelling but it’s important to know what you are and aren’t covered for.Category:Travel, Travel Insurance, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
Waiting Times for Elective Surgery in Australia - Public Vs Private SystemByTammy GeorgeElective surgery waitlists have been around for decades. Even before the pandemic in 2020, the number of people receiving elective surgery in public hospitals was not keeping up with the demand for elective surgery.Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Health Insurance, Conditions and TreatmentsRead More0 Comments
Do I Need Private Health Insurance if I Have Medicare? ByTammy George11 August 2022All Australians have access to Medicare. It provides free or reduced cost healthcare but it doesn’t cover plenty of essential healthcare services.Category:Health Insurance, Extras Cover, Hospital Cover, Combined CoverRead More0 Comments
How Health Insurance Provided New-Parents with Peace of Mind and Choice ByTammy George06 October 2020See how private health insurance provided new-parents James & Claire with peace of mind and choice, when they welcomed their baby boy into the world.Category:Maternity Care, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
HIF receives environmental accolade after a decade of carbon neutral certification.ByHIF Australia01 July 2019West Australian based health insurer HIF has been recognised by the Carbon Reduction Institute for its efforts in helping protect the environment.Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
Health Insurance or “Self-Insurance”? What You Need to KnowByHIF Australia11 September 2018Have you ever heard of the term “self-insurance”? It’s being referred to as an alternative to the traditional process of taking out a health insurance policy as a safety net. But can you really afford to self-insure and is it the safest option? According to finance and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, “The answer is probably not. You never really know when a medical issue can pop up and how much it’s going to cost you, the reality is that not everyone can afford to fork out $35,000 when the time comes.” With this in mind, Bessie discusses the importance of having health insurance and being covered if the worst happened.Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
Introducing our New HIF Member AppByHIF Australia04 May 2018Did you know there's a new and improved HIF Member app? Replacing our previous SmartClaim app, we’ve now made it even easier to make a claim and access your membership info, policy details and claims history all in one place. It’s just one more way we’re making a ‘hifference’ for our Members.Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
A Breakdown of Some of the Major Changes of the Health Insurance ReformsByHIF Australia02 May 2018Late last year, the government announced changes to the private health insurance industry in Australia. The goal was to make health cover more affordable, relatable and accessible to everyday Australians who may think that health insurance is not that easy to get. The changes, which will be rolled out gradually between now and February 2020, are mapped out in a 22-page document – not the most digestible format for everyday Australians! With this in mind, we caught up with finance and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from Finder.com.au to breakdown some of the major health reform changes and how might they affect you. Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
HIF Confirms No Change to Hospital Coverage and Medical Benefits14 March 2018Following recent reports that other health funds intend to remove or decrease services from their basic and/or mid-tier hospital policies, HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson made these comments.Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
What You Need to Know About the 1 April Rate ChangeByHIF Australia23 February 2018Every year, health insurance premiums in Australia go up. This is for a few reasons, but mostly to cater for growth in the industry and to ensure that the private health system can sustain itself. In her latest article for HIF, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains all you need to know about the April 1 rate change. Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
HIF Continues to Offer Outstanding Value Health Cover in 2017ByHIF Australia06 October 2017For the fourth year running, we've scooped a host of industry awards for 'Outstanding Value' health cover. Click through now to find out more...Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments