Your Health.
We represent Australia’s private health insurers to improve affordability, access, and choice for 15 million people relying on health cover.
Our Member Funds:
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Australian health funds are constantly working to reduce costs for their members and improve value for money. Health funds cannot do this alone, so we engage with government, industry and regulators to promote the best interests of health fund members.
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12 March 2026
Why the government blinked on eye injections – and why we will all pay the $100 million price
By Dr Rachel David Two years ago, the federal government made what looked like a straightforward, evidence-based decision about how a common medical procedure should be delivered. The plan was simple: move most intravitreal eye injections – used to treat conditions such as macular degeneration – out of hospital settings and into clinicians’ rooms where…
17 February 2026
Health insurance premiums to rise as healthcare costs and claims increase
Health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 4.41% from April 1, reflecting rising claims and higher costs of delivering healthcare.
11 February 2026
Health funds back stronger transparency laws for specialist doctor fees
Private Healthcare Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s legislation to upgrade the Medical Costs Finder website, saying it is a critical step toward tackling Australia’s growing specialist fee crisis.
Consumers:
Private health insurance gives people choice and peace of mind when it comes to their healthcare. We provide resources for consumers to understand health insurance.
We’ve compiled a series of helpful and relevant information for consumers including information about health insurance, the Medicare Levy and tools to calculate your rebate.
Health Funds supporting members during COVID-19
Private health insurance during COVID-19
