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Australians can take out private health insurance. Having private health insurance means that you can choose the doctor or specialist who treats you in hospital and you can go to a private hospital or be treated as a private patient in a public hospital.
Follow the links below for more information on private health insurance issues.
Reviewed August 2008
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Overseas visitors health cover
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
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This page provides information about healthcare insurance eligibility for overseas visitors to Australia.
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May 2009
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Private health insurance rebates
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Medicare Australia
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Families and individuals that pay private health insurance premiums are eligible for the Federal Government 30% Rebate on private health insurance.
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Apr 2009
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Private health insurance circulars
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Private Health Insurance Branch of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing produced Health Benefit Fund (HBF) and Private Hospital (PH) and more recently the new system, Private Health Insurance (PHI) circulars on topics of interest to the health industry.
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Feb 2009
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Overseas student health cover
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This section of the site provides information relating to health cover for overseas visitors and overseas students.
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Jan 2009
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Deed for the provision of overseas student health cover
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The deed for the provision of overseas student health cover (OSHC) is a legal document which sets out the conditions that registered Australian health funds must comply with in order to provide OSHC policies.
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Jan 2009
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Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The HCP data set is a valuable source of information for the private health industry.
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Nov 2008
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Private health insurance
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inspire foundation
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Private health insurance might not be for everyone, but if you have more health issues than average, some spare cash, or want to put your mind at ease, it might be the right thing for you. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Oct 2008
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Prostheses and Devices Committee (PDC)
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Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
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The Prostheses and Devices Committee (PDC) was established by the Minister for Health and Ageing on 14 July 2004.
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Jul 2008
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Private Health Insurance - Legislation
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on the major pieces of legislation governing private health insurance.
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May 2008
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The private health insurance 30% rebate
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
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The Commonwealth provides a 30% Rebate on the cost of private health insurance.
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May 2008
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