29 March 2020 - Private health insurers have announced they will postpone planned April 1 premium rises for at least six months in response to the pandemic.

Private Healthcare Australia chief executive Rachel David said member health funds had been engaged in talks with government and regulators in recent weeks regarding measures to ease financial pressure on customers while maintaining essential health services, including dental care.

“Heath funds, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will review the measure prior to six months after reassessing growth in demand for non-emergency surgery and the impact of COVID-19 on the health system,” Dr David said.

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