private health insurance

[jack_chay]

i was wondering:
5 reasons why Private Health Insurance is important to the Australian Health system?

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i was wondering:
5 reasons why Private Health Insurance is important to the Australian Health system?

I dont think you would have to know 5 but

Enables access to private hospital care

Choice of doctor while in public or private hospital

Shorter waiting times for some medical procedures such as elective surgery

Depending on the level of cover purchased, services such as dental, chiropractic, physiotherapy, optometry and dietetics could be paid for.

Helps to keep the costs of operating Medicare under control

High income earners with private health insurance do not have to pay the additional 1 per cent Medicare levy.

per cent government rebate

[jack_chay]

aren't these the benefits? they aren't like impacting the health system?
i'm not sure

[Smiley_]

aren't these the benefits? they aren't like impacting the health system?
i'm not sure

well you are unlikely to have to know five but

Helps to keep the costs of operating Medicare under control

and the
 ‘Lifetime cover’ incentive
charges people extra to help with medicare


also private health insurance reduces the strain on medicare resources