Private health insurance resources
Private health insurance reforms – discount for 18 to 29 year olds
This fact sheet is for the general public. It explains how Australians aged between 18 and 29 years of age can be offered discounts of up to 10% of their private hospital insurance premiums.
Private health insurance reforms – travel and accommodation benefits for regional and rural consumers
This fact sheet is for the general public. It explains private health insurance improvements to benefits for travel and accommodation for people who have to travel long distances for hospital treatment.
Private health insurance reforms – improved consumer protections for terminating products
This fact sheet is for the general public. It explains the consumer protections being introduced when an insurer chooses to terminate or transfer to a new product.
Private health insurance reforms – increasing voluntary maximum excess levels
This fact sheet is for the general public. It explains how you will be able to choose higher excesses to lower your private health insurance premiums.
Private health insurance reforms – information provision
This fact sheet outlines changes to how information about private health insurance is provided to you. Changes to the PrivateHealth website and standard information statements are also covered.
Private health insurance reforms – supporting mental health
This fact sheet is for the general public. It explains how patient access to mental health, and drug and alcohol treatment services has been improved.
Private patients’ hospital charter
Explains your rights and responsibilities as a private patient in a hospital.
PHI 03/19 attachment – Instrument of approval for the new approved form for transfer certificate
This attachment to PHI circular 03/19 is the signed instrument of approval for the new approved form for transfer certificate.
Australian Government and the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) Agreement: High Level Workplan
This workplan describes the work the Government intends to do under the Australian Government and MTAA Agreement (2017 to 2022).
Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket costs
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs
Red tape – effect of red tape on health services
Australian Government response to Senate Select Committee interim report: Red tape – effect of red tape on health services
Hospital Treatment Product Tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Basic) for Insurers
This fact sheet sets out the minimum requirements for each product tier. It shows the clinical categories that must be covered for each tier on an unrestricted or restricted basis. It also shows the clinical categories that are not required but may be offered.
Private Health Insurance Reforms fact sheet: Agreement between the Government and the MTAA
This fact sheet explains the agreement between the Australian Government and the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA).
Panel of Clinical Experts Terms of Reference
This document sets out the purpose, roles, function and membership of the Panel of Clinical Experts.
Deed for the provision of Overseas Student Health Cover 1 July 2016
This legal document sets out the conditions that registered Australian health funds must comply with to provide Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policies.
Agreement between the Government and the Medical Technology Association of Australia
This agreement with the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) supports sponsors and suppliers of medical devices. It runs from 15 October 2017 to 31 January 2022.
Expert Clinical Advisory Groups – Terms of Reference
This document sets out the purpose, roles, function and membership of the Expert Clinical Advisory Groups.
Clinical Advisory Groups and Panel of Clinical Experts Nomination and Appointment Process
This document sets out the process to nominate and appoint chairs and members of the Clinical Advisory Groups and the Panel of Clinical Experts.
Prostheses List Advisory Committee (PLAC) Terms of Reference
This document sets out the purpose, roles, function and composition of PLAC.
Industry Working Group on Private Health Insurance Prostheses Reform: Final Report
This working group examined opportunities for reform of the prostheses and devices arrangements in the private health insurance sector.
Drop-in session about the enhanced Medical Costs Finder
We are hosting a series of sessions for medical specialists about the Medical Costs Finder (MCF). The MCF has been designed with the medical profession, for the benefit of patients. The project team will provide information on the enhanced MCF and how to register through the secure MCF portal.
Medical Costs Finder – 31 March 2023
This webinar on 31 March will update primary care on the Medical Costs Finder. The panel will provide key updates and answer participants’ questions.
Join a Medical Costs Finder sign-up session for gastroenterologists, abdominal and gastrointestinal general surgeons and practice staff
The Medical Costs Finder is a useful tool for gastroenterologists, abdominal and gastrointestinal general surgeons and practice staff to educate their patients on the likely costs of private healthcare and to prevent ‘bill shock’. Join us to find out more about the website and how to sign up.
Medical Costs Finder information session for private hospital administrators and medical specialists
Join us to find out how the Medical Costs Finder helps you to assist patients understand the costs for private specialist care earlier in their health care journey and to confidently participate in informed financial consent conversations. Learn how easy it is for specialists to sign up.
Medical Costs Finder webinar for GPs – 13 December 2023
Join us to find out how the Medical Costs Finder assists patients to understand the costs for private specialist care, confidently participate in informed financial consent conversations and avoid surprises. Learn more and claim this webinar as CPD.
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