Should I get health insurance...
For tax purposes?
What you need to know about health insurance, government incentives and tax.
If I'm turning 31?
Be in the know about government surcharges that may affect you once you turn 31.
If I'm a student?
Or are you coming off your parents cover? Discover your health insurance options.
With hospital or extras?
Private health insurance generally consists of hospital cover and extras cover, but what's the difference between the two?
How do I...
Understand hospital and extras cover?
A general guide to give you a rundown of how hospital and extras cover works.
Contact Medibank?
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Useful resources
What are the common hospital procedures for someone like you?
Our interactive tool reveals the common procedures, what you might pay out-of-pocket and how health insurance could help manage the costs.
How much extra tax could you pay without hospital cover?
If you earn over $97k and don’t have hospital cover, you could pay extra on tax. Use our Medicare Levy Surcharge Calculator to find out more.¹
Understanding Health Insurance
Health insurance can be tricky to understand. To help, we have put some handy guides together to get you started.
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1 This calculation is a guide only. For a more detailed quote of what you might pay we recommend speaking to a financial advisor who will be able to take into account your income and personal situation. Where annual income for Medicare Levy Surcharge purposes is over $97,000 as a single (or $194,000 as a couple/family).