Description
PrivateHealth.gov.au is an Australian Government website that explains how privatehealth insurance works, and who and what is covered. It also provides the StandardInformation Statements (SIS) from every registered health fund, which allows you tocompare health insurance policies.
Services provided
- Information about how private health insurance works
- Online policy comparison for every Australian health insurance policy
- Health insurance questions answered through an online form
Eligibility
Available to anyone in Australia.
How to access
Call 1300 737 299 (Private Health Insurance Ombudsman).
The National Relay Service is available to help callers with a hearing or speech impairment. For:
- TTY users, call 133 677, then ask for 1300 737 299
- Speak and Listen users, call 1300 555 727 then ask for 1300 737 299
- Internet relay users, connect to the National Relay Service , then ask for 1300 737 299.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
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Costs
PrivateHealth.gov.au is a free service.
Calls to the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman are charged at the cost of a local call.
Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.
Tip
- If you are single, you may only need health insurance for yourself.
- If you have family living with you, including children, you may be able topurchase cover that provides for everyone in your household.
- The Commonwealth Government subsidises the cost of health insurancethrough the Private Health Insurance .
Important
If you have a problem with your health insurance arrangements, you should first discuss it directly with your health fund or provider.
Complaints
- Private Health Insurance complaints hotline, call 1800 640 695.
- Health Complaints , Complaints and Information, call 1300 582 113
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation (AHPRA) in your state, call 1300 419 495
- Better Health Channel - Complaints about health services