Private health premiums to rise at fastest rate in almost a decade

Private health insurance premiums will rise at their fastest rate in almost a decade, after the federal government approved a 4.41 per cent average increase from April.

Health insurance approved to go up by 4.41 per cent

Health insurance premiums are set to rise by an average of 4.41 per cent from April due to the growing cost of delivering healthcare.

Private health insurance premiums will rise 4.41% this year. But is it justified?

Around 15 million Australians with private health insurance will pay more from April 1, after the federal government approved a 4.41% average premium increase, the largest in nine years. For a typical ...