Health Insurance News

Keeping track of your children's immunisation dates can be quite the mission, but NSW Health has made it easier for parents with an innovative app that will help them to get their kids fully immunised on time.

It's noted that around 90 per cent of children aged one and two in NSW are fully immunised but 95 per cent of coverage is needed for 'effective' disease control.

The past few weeks may have had you thinking more about the extent of your family's health care with the rise of health insurance premiums, but parents will be given more to think about with the introduction of a new combination vaccine.

From July 1, Australian children will only need one needle at 18 months to be fully protected from measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) has listed asking your doctor for an estimate of fees before receiving treatment as one of their ten golden rules of private health insurance.

"Wherever practical, doctors should provide information to their patients about fees for any proposed treatment and should be prepared to discuss their charges before providing their services," the PHIO states.

If you have health insurance, you should be aware by now of the private health insurance premium increases that will take place from April 1.

Premiums may increase for various reasons including when hospital, medical or other health related costs rise and if members have increased use of health services.