ALL javascript goes in this file. NOW to receive unique member-only discounts and benefits. In recent years, the Government has taken steps to make private health insurance more attractive to Australians in an attempt to take some of the pressure off the public hospital system. The Government has a number of financial incentives in place to encourage us to take out private health insurance.
Some funds also offer the option of cover as 'private patient in a public hospital'.
This basically means your choice of doctor but otherwise treatment in a public hospital as a public patient. Some types of people may benefit more from private health cover. However, you will get accident and emergency treatment when you need it in the public system. But beware of waiting periods for treatment and disclosure requirements applying to pre-existing conditions. Don't forget the 'gap' Private health insurers only cover doctors' fees according to a set schedule of fees.