Ending higher private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
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Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author findsEnding higher private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
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Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
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Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author findsResearch finds just 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m a year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Removing the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over is good policy that is unlikely to place additional pressure on public hospitals, according to health economists. The proposed changes, set to take effect in April...
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)21:39first to report
The Coalition is concerned about further pressure on the public health system, as older Australians consider cutting private health insurance ahead of proposed rebate changes.
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)20:15
The South Australian government is warning proposed cuts to health insurance rebates for older Australians could lead to more people turning to the already struggling public health system.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:40
The states and territories set the stage for a showdown with the Commonwealth over its proposed changes to private health insurance rebates.