Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Nov 2018
Health rebate battle is brewing
23 November 2018 - The standard rate of the health insurance rebate is likely to fall below 25% next year, exacerbating premium increases and setting the scene for an election stoush over commonwealth support for the private sector.
Health funds had until yesterday to apply to Health Minister Greg Hunt to increase premiums on April 1 next year.
The Coalition government is aiming for another average industry increase of below 4%, as Labor vows to impose a two-year, 2% cap if elected, arguing that insurers are profiteering.
