Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment.

Private Health Rebate Cuts Could Add Nearly 15,000 to Public Surgery List: State Health Body

A man uses a fuel dispenser to fill his car up with petrol at a petrol station in Melbourne, Australia, on July 23, 2013. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

States fume over private health changes 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'

The states and territories set the stage for a showdown with the Commonwealth over its proposed changes to private health insurance rebates.

Private health insurance could cost over-65s more. Here's how much

University expert Steven Duckett tells Senate inquiry that cutting health rebates for over-65s will help fund critical aged care services.

Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes

Removing the age-based health insurance rebate will lead more than 200,000 older Australians to drop or downgrade their hospital cover, shift about $675 million a year onto public hospitals, and threaten some regional private hospitals, a new analysis says.