How Aussies can get health insurance for less than a cup of coffee a day

It’s no secret that health insurance premiums* in Australia are on the rise and, if you don’t make sure you’re getting the best deal, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars every year on cover that’s not customised to your needs*.

You could already be paying up to $167 more per year* for your health insurance, and that’s just for those of you who are NOT with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers—think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF.

If you are with one of the ‘Big Five’, you could be paying up to $194 per year* for the same cover you currently have.



That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Luckily, eligible Australians have access to some of the most wallet-friendly health insurance* available anywhere in the world – from just $3.22 a day for combined hospital and extras cover*.

That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee! But more importantly, it’s thanks to a government rebate* that can make a huge difference in your annual finances.


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Health insurance for less than a cup of coffee? Yes, please! Image Credit: Shutterstock



The rebate will pay up to 32.8% of your policy* depending on your age, income level, marital status, and cover history.

Over the past four years, we know over 44,000 Australians over 50* who have saved an average of $259.50* on their health insurance just by comparing and switching their cover with Compare Club*.

How to save
These Australians managed to save with the help of Compare Club*. Compare Club* helps Aussies find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to their needs*.

It broke our heart when we were told this, but Aussies over 60 are often left to fend for themselves, unknowingly paying for health cover they will never be able to use. Compare Club* have seen Aussies in their 60s, 70s and even 80s paying for pregnancy and IVF cover without even knowing it, and this should never be the case.


Compare Club can help* you compare multiple health insurers, cover options and pricing all in one place. Their service can save you time, but the biggest benefit for most is how much money you can save off your yearly premiums*, especially when health insurance premiums aren’t the only thing increasing in cost! Compare Club* can help you find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to your needs*.

Why Compare Club?*
You get the peace of mind that comes with working with trusted professionals who have the years of experience* needed to navigate the complicated health insurance system and keep you from any further confusion. For example, many Aussies worry about not being with ‘one of the big five’ when there is no such thing as a ‘dodgy’ health fund in Australia, as the industry is heavily governed.

How do we know they’re trusted? They’re one of our long-term partners* with whom we have personally compared health insurers! You can read about Maddie’s experience here*.

The team at Compare Club* will make sure you have the health cover you need while paying a price you’re comfortable with*.



So, if you’re sick of endlessly researching health insurers, are looking to save money or simply find cover better suited to your needs, Compare Club is ready to help*.

So why not reach out to Compare Club today and find out if you’re eligible for any government rebates? It’s worth comparing your health insurance* to see if you can save money. You won’t lose anything by comparing; you only stand to save*! After all, if you don’t like the quote you receive from Compare Club*, you don’t have to do anything.

*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission to write an article or post a deal. We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
 
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It’s no secret that health insurance premiums* in Australia are on the rise and, if you don’t make sure you’re getting the best deal, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars every year on cover that’s not customised to your needs*.

You could already be paying up to $167 more per year* for your health insurance, and that’s just for those of you who are NOT with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers—think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF.

If you are with one of the ‘Big Five’, you could be paying up to $194 per year* for the same cover you currently have.



That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Luckily, eligible Australians have access to some of the most wallet-friendly health insurance* available anywhere in the world – from just $3.22 a day for combined hospital and extras cover*.

That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee! But more importantly, it’s thanks to a government rebate* that can make a huge difference in your annual finances.


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Health insurance for less than a cup of coffee? Yes, please! Image Credit: Shutterstock



The rebate will pay up to 32.8% of your policy* depending on your age, income level, marital status, and cover history.

Over the past four years, we know over 44,000 Australians over 50* who have saved an average of $259.50* on their health insurance just by comparing and switching their cover with Compare Club*.

How to save
These Australians managed to save with the help of Compare Club*. Compare Club* helps Aussies find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to their needs*.

It broke our heart when we were told this, but Aussies over 60 are often left to fend for themselves, unknowingly paying for health cover they will never be able to use. Compare Club* have seen Aussies in their 60s, 70s and even 80s paying for pregnancy and IVF cover without even knowing it, and this should never be the case.


Compare Club can help* you compare multiple health insurers, cover options and pricing all in one place. Their service can save you time, but the biggest benefit for most is how much money you can save off your yearly premiums*, especially when health insurance premiums aren’t the only thing increasing in cost! Compare Club* can help you find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to your needs*.

Why Compare Club?*
You get the peace of mind that comes with working with trusted professionals who have the years of experience* needed to navigate the complicated health insurance system and keep you from any further confusion. For example, many Aussies worry about not being with ‘one of the big five’ when there is no such thing as a ‘dodgy’ health fund in Australia, as the industry is heavily governed.

How do we know they’re trusted? They’re one of our long-term partners* with whom we have personally compared health insurers! You can read about Maddie’s experience here*.

The team at Compare Club* will make sure you have the health cover you need while paying a price you’re comfortable with*.



So, if you’re sick of endlessly researching health insurers, are looking to save money or simply find cover better suited to your needs, Compare Club is ready to help*.

So why not reach out to Compare Club today and find out if you’re eligible for any government rebates? It’s worth comparing your health insurance* to see if you can save money. You won’t lose anything by comparing; you only stand to save*! After all, if you don’t like the quote you receive from Compare Club*, you don’t have to do anything.

*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission to write an article or post a deal. We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
Sounds too cheap , a $6 ( bulk buy when at 1/2 price) 200gm of Robert Timms Espresso coffee lasts me a month ! At least 4 cups a day! You can work out the cost of 'my' cuppa
 
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Health Insuraqnce still costs over $1000 per year - even for pensioners.
Mine costs well over $2000 ,at least I did not have to pay the increase this year and have also been given $130-50 refund ,that’s a first after 54 yrs with same health fund.
 

It’s no secret that health insurance premiums* in Australia are on the rise and, if you don’t make sure you’re getting the best deal, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars every year on cover that’s not customised to your needs*.

You could already be paying up to $167 more per year* for your health insurance, and that’s just for those of you who are NOT with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers—think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF.

If you are with one of the ‘Big Five’, you could be paying up to $194 per year* for the same cover you currently have.



That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Luckily, eligible Australians have access to some of the most wallet-friendly health insurance* available anywhere in the world – from just $3.22 a day for combined hospital and extras cover*.

That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee! But more importantly, it’s thanks to a government rebate* that can make a huge difference in your annual finances.


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Health insurance for less than a cup of coffee? Yes, please! Image Credit: Shutterstock



The rebate will pay up to 32.8% of your policy* depending on your age, income level, marital status, and cover history.

Over the past four years, we know over 44,000 Australians over 50* who have saved an average of $259.50* on their health insurance just by comparing and switching their cover with Compare Club*.

How to save
These Australians managed to save with the help of Compare Club*. Compare Club* helps Aussies find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to their needs*.

It broke our heart when we were told this, but Aussies over 60 are often left to fend for themselves, unknowingly paying for health cover they will never be able to use. Compare Club* have seen Aussies in their 60s, 70s and even 80s paying for pregnancy and IVF cover without even knowing it, and this should never be the case.


Compare Club can help* you compare multiple health insurers, cover options and pricing all in one place. Their service can save you time, but the biggest benefit for most is how much money you can save off your yearly premiums*, especially when health insurance premiums aren’t the only thing increasing in cost! Compare Club* can help you find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to your needs*.

Why Compare Club?*
You get the peace of mind that comes with working with trusted professionals who have the years of experience* needed to navigate the complicated health insurance system and keep you from any further confusion. For example, many Aussies worry about not being with ‘one of the big five’ when there is no such thing as a ‘dodgy’ health fund in Australia, as the industry is heavily governed.

How do we know they’re trusted? They’re one of our long-term partners* with whom we have personally compared health insurers! You can read about Maddie’s experience here*.

The team at Compare Club* will make sure you have the health cover you need while paying a price you’re comfortable with*.



So, if you’re sick of endlessly researching health insurers, are looking to save money or simply find cover better suited to your needs, Compare Club is ready to help*.

So why not reach out to Compare Club today and find out if you’re eligible for any government rebates? It’s worth comparing your health insurance* to see if you can save money. You won’t lose anything by comparing; you only stand to save*! After all, if you don’t like the quote you receive from Compare Club*, you don’t have to do anything.

*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission to write an article or post a deal. We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
if you keep your loose change in your pocket it will drag you down.
 

It’s no secret that health insurance premiums* in Australia are on the rise and, if you don’t make sure you’re getting the best deal, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars every year on cover that’s not customised to your needs*.

You could already be paying up to $167 more per year* for your health insurance, and that’s just for those of you who are NOT with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers—think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF.

If you are with one of the ‘Big Five’, you could be paying up to $194 per year* for the same cover you currently have.



That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Luckily, eligible Australians have access to some of the most wallet-friendly health insurance* available anywhere in the world – from just $3.22 a day for combined hospital and extras cover*.

That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee! But more importantly, it’s thanks to a government rebate* that can make a huge difference in your annual finances.


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Health insurance for less than a cup of coffee? Yes, please! Image Credit: Shutterstock



The rebate will pay up to 32.8% of your policy* depending on your age, income level, marital status, and cover history.

Over the past four years, we know over 44,000 Australians over 50* who have saved an average of $259.50* on their health insurance just by comparing and switching their cover with Compare Club*.

How to save
These Australians managed to save with the help of Compare Club*. Compare Club* helps Aussies find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to their needs*.

It broke our heart when we were told this, but Aussies over 60 are often left to fend for themselves, unknowingly paying for health cover they will never be able to use. Compare Club* have seen Aussies in their 60s, 70s and even 80s paying for pregnancy and IVF cover without even knowing it, and this should never be the case.


Compare Club can help* you compare multiple health insurers, cover options and pricing all in one place. Their service can save you time, but the biggest benefit for most is how much money you can save off your yearly premiums*, especially when health insurance premiums aren’t the only thing increasing in cost! Compare Club* can help you find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to your needs*.

Why Compare Club?*
You get the peace of mind that comes with working with trusted professionals who have the years of experience* needed to navigate the complicated health insurance system and keep you from any further confusion. For example, many Aussies worry about not being with ‘one of the big five’ when there is no such thing as a ‘dodgy’ health fund in Australia, as the industry is heavily governed.

How do we know they’re trusted? They’re one of our long-term partners* with whom we have personally compared health insurers! You can read about Maddie’s experience here*.

The team at Compare Club* will make sure you have the health cover you need while paying a price you’re comfortable with*.



So, if you’re sick of endlessly researching health insurers, are looking to save money or simply find cover better suited to your needs, Compare Club is ready to help*.

So why not reach out to Compare Club today and find out if you’re eligible for any government rebates? It’s worth comparing your health insurance* to see if you can save money. You won’t lose anything by comparing; you only stand to save*! After all, if you don’t like the quote you receive from Compare Club*, you don’t have to do anything.

*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission to write an article or post a deal. We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
i idid this and they could not compete with Queensland Country Health.
 

It’s no secret that health insurance premiums* in Australia are on the rise and, if you don’t make sure you’re getting the best deal, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars every year on cover that’s not customised to your needs*.

You could already be paying up to $167 more per year* for your health insurance, and that’s just for those of you who are NOT with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers—think BUPA, Medibank, HCF, nib and HBF.

If you are with one of the ‘Big Five’, you could be paying up to $194 per year* for the same cover you currently have.



That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Luckily, eligible Australians have access to some of the most wallet-friendly health insurance* available anywhere in the world – from just $3.22 a day for combined hospital and extras cover*.

That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee! But more importantly, it’s thanks to a government rebate* that can make a huge difference in your annual finances.


View attachment 33429
Health insurance for less than a cup of coffee? Yes, please! Image Credit: Shutterstock



The rebate will pay up to 32.8% of your policy* depending on your age, income level, marital status, and cover history.

Over the past four years, we know over 44,000 Australians over 50* who have saved an average of $259.50* on their health insurance just by comparing and switching their cover with Compare Club*.

How to save
These Australians managed to save with the help of Compare Club*. Compare Club* helps Aussies find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to their needs*.

It broke our heart when we were told this, but Aussies over 60 are often left to fend for themselves, unknowingly paying for health cover they will never be able to use. Compare Club* have seen Aussies in their 60s, 70s and even 80s paying for pregnancy and IVF cover without even knowing it, and this should never be the case.


Compare Club can help* you compare multiple health insurers, cover options and pricing all in one place. Their service can save you time, but the biggest benefit for most is how much money you can save off your yearly premiums*, especially when health insurance premiums aren’t the only thing increasing in cost! Compare Club* can help you find health insurance that is more affordable and better suited to your needs*.

Why Compare Club?*
You get the peace of mind that comes with working with trusted professionals who have the years of experience* needed to navigate the complicated health insurance system and keep you from any further confusion. For example, many Aussies worry about not being with ‘one of the big five’ when there is no such thing as a ‘dodgy’ health fund in Australia, as the industry is heavily governed.

How do we know they’re trusted? They’re one of our long-term partners* with whom we have personally compared health insurers! You can read about Maddie’s experience here*.

The team at Compare Club* will make sure you have the health cover you need while paying a price you’re comfortable with*.



So, if you’re sick of endlessly researching health insurers, are looking to save money or simply find cover better suited to your needs, Compare Club is ready to help*.

So why not reach out to Compare Club today and find out if you’re eligible for any government rebates? It’s worth comparing your health insurance* to see if you can save money. You won’t lose anything by comparing; you only stand to save*! After all, if you don’t like the quote you receive from Compare Club*, you don’t have to do anything.

*Please note, members, that this is a sponsored article. All content of ours that has an asterisk next to it means we may get a commission to write an article or post a deal. We do this to assist with the costs of running the SDC. Thank you!
As I had to cancel my private cover years because of the expense, these occurrences don't impact me.
 
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$3.22 a day sounds cheap but when you work it out it amounts to around $45 per fortnight and if you are just scraping by on an age pension this is a lot of money
Plus the fact that when you do apply for cover they ask if you have cover st the moment and if the answer is no they just do not want to know you , some even hang up on you .
 
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All very well but what you don't say is that if the person who is applying for cover do's not have cover to swap then there is a 12 month waiting time for some items on the lists . So where is the big saving !!!
 
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$3.22 a day sounds cheap but when you work it out it amounts to around $45 per fortnight and if you are just scraping by on an age pension this is a lot of money
That amount would give you very little cover, as you would find when you go to claim ,you will not. Be covered for some procedures,as others have discovered. Being
On a pension it takes a lot of saving as I pay yearly , and would not be without the cover , I am happy with Bupa as I recently had heart surgery and was not out of pocket, and they are. Also covering my 12 course heart rehab. Where other funds it is only10 . Can’t complain about that .
 
So, not being particularly happy with my extras in my current plan, I used a comparison site. They came back with a plan that in the surface looked good, cost $25 pm less- but on closer comparison, would have left me out of pocket far more - for a lot less extras.
Then I realised that as I was no longer in a full time job, we were still on a lower rebate (8%) instead of 24%. This simple adjustment saved us $720 pa 😳
And be wary of those 60% back offers … for 3 x scale & polish at the dentist I would have been out of pocket $303, not the $116 I currently pay 🙄
H&C insurance next ….
 
With the help of the resident nurse at my GP's I found out how to cut down waiting time for the knee replacements.
At her suggestion, instead of waiting for the hospital orthopaedic surgeon, I paid for one visit with a surgeon, recommended by my GP, who does private as well as public hospital work. It wasn't a fortune and certainly more economical than private cover, for which there would have been a waiting period anyhow.
It seems most of the wait is because of the backlog of people needing consultations with a hospital specialist.
Anyhow, I paid the $200 odd, got X-rays on Medicare and 2 months later was booked in. 6 months later, another visit, then I was in for the 2nd knee.
I'm not saying it would be the same for everyone, but the way things were for me at the time, anything would have been better than another year of pain and misery. I am so glad I trusted the guidance offered at my GP's office.
 
Who can afford a minimum of $1400 a year for health insurance that doesn’t give you much anyway?
with everything going up all the time private health insurance is oneof the first things to be dumped.
 
As I had to cancel my private cover years because of the expense, these occurrences don't impact me.
I'll follow in hot pursuit.... strange that the pitiful increase in the pension comes about BEFORE the prices increase in April. if prices increase by more than the increase in the pension I will have no alternative but to cancel my private health...
 
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One way to save is not to have insurance...... my next step..... even if it means death.
 
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Who on an age pension has $3.22 a day to spend on coffee every day ! That amounts to almost $100 a month if you follow this annoying ad ! If you are healthy you might never use it !
If you need emergency treatment there is the public hospital, not your own room but you get treated which is the main thing. My late husband had numerous problems, brain anyurism, vascular, triple heart bypass. He was treated very well in the public system. COPD got him in the end.
 
I have private health cover (it's not insurance). I personally believe the money paid to subsidise private cover ($33+ billion out of the $85 billion health budget) should be put into the public health system. Those that can afford private coverage pay will still pay to be treated in a private hospital.
 
Who on an age pension has $3.22 a day to spend on coffee every day ! That amounts to almost $100 a month if you follow this annoying ad ! If you are healthy you might never use it !
If you need emergency treatment there is the public hospital, not your own room but you get treated which is the main thing. My late husband had numerous problems, brain anyurism, vascular, triple heart bypass. He was treated very well in the public system. COPD got him in the end.
what is COPD?
 

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