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
Perth Wildcats Stay Healthy With HIFByHIF Australia01 May 2018HIF and the Perth Wildcats are pleased to announce a renewed three-year partnership, following the success of our work together over the past five years. Perth Wildcats chief executive officer Troy Georgiu said this week, “Having partners closely aligned to the Perth Wildcats culture and its values is extremely important. Like the Wildcats, HIF is a very proud and highly successful Western Australian brand and one that is committed to looking after and rewarding its members, this demonstration of loyalty and long term commitment is a testament to the strength of our relationship and one that we are very grateful for.” Category:HIF NewsRead 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
80,000 West Australians are waiting to see a public hospital specialist09 March 2018The West Australia has reported that, "Almost 80,000 West Australians are waiting to see a public hospital specialist to find out if they need surgery, with an average waiting time of more than a year at Fiona Stanley Hospital." In fact, the waiting to wait patients who need to be assessed for surgery show that at the end of December last year, 79,517 patients were were waiting for their first appointment.Category:HIF NewsRead 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
Perth Scorchers Sign HIF as Official Health Insurance PartnerByHIF Australia31 October 2017The Perth Scorchers announce partnership with HIF, who have joined the team as an official partner for the 2017/18 season. HIF Executive Manager Anne Humphrey said: "HIF is excited to be on the Perth Scorchers team. We are confident that this sponsorship will help encourage our members to live more healthy and active lives, and make better choices about their health"Category:HIF NewsRead More0 Comments
Why Do You Need Travel Insurance?ByHIF Australia31 October 2017It’s that time of year again! Aussies are starting to plan their Christmas holiday travels, and typically this involves journeying by plane or boat. According to money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Something that doesn't always come to mind is the importance of travel insurance. Planning your trip could be so exciting that booking insurance might even be forgotten altogether. But having protection in place is important in case something goes wrong." In her latest article for HIF, Bessie explains the the reasons why travel insurance is so important.Category:HIF News, Travel, Travel 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
HIF announces partnership with new TEN show, Pooches at Play.ByHIF Australia15 July 2017Exciting news! HIF has partnered with Pooches at Play, a brand new lifestyle and entertainment show on TEN which will air on Saturday 15 July at 2:30pm through to September. Click through to find out more...Category:HIF News, Member ValueRead More0 Comments