Private health insurance in Australia

hannakems

Hello @Captain_A thank you. Yes, we are well aware sa conditions and taking those into consideration too. Sa dami kasi ng insurance provider, i don't know which is the best and at the same time mas budget friendly. If in case you can recommend one, please let me know so that we could look into it.

FearFactory_17

@hannakems said:
Hello @Captain_A thank you. Yes, we are well aware sa conditions and taking those into consideration too. Sa dami kasi ng insurance provider, i don't know which is the best and at the same time mas budget friendly. If in case you can recommend one, please let me know so that we could look into it.

Did u get pregnant na ba? What Insurance did u choose? Same situation here. Were moving to NT in 489 visa and were planning to start a famili

Marites_47

Hi, paadvice lng po, sa mga PR, kumuha po ba kayo ng private health insurance? Lapit n po kasi ako mag one year at nag dadalawang isip ako kung kukuha ako. Thank you

cucci

@Marites_47 said:
Hi, paadvice lng po, sa mga PR, kumuha po ba kayo ng private health insurance? Lapit n po kasi ako mag one year at nag dadalawang isip ako kung kukuha ako. Thank you

Pag wala kang private health cover, may additional loading kang 2% (if I remember correctly) para sa Medicare. Binabawas to sa sweldo mo at dinadagdag sa Medicare. Bear in mind also na hindi covered ng Medicare ang dental, eye exam and some other extras... for me ok na rin kahit minimum cover lang.

kramkramkram

For those who opted not to get Private Health Insurance(PHI) for now, some PHI services will have a wait time before you can avail it. Most of the time, it's one year after availing it.

cucci

@kramkramkram said:
For those who opted not to get Private Health Insurance(PHI) for now, some PHI services will have a wait time before you can avail it. Most of the time, it's one year after availing it.
this is true...

Megger

Hello any recommendation for a PHI provider po?

cucci

@Megger said:
Hello any recommendation for a PHI provider po?

We're on basic BUPA coverage. Haven't checked if it's the best or cheapest but more than enough to have a sense of peace of mind.

Megger

@cucci said:

@Megger said:
Hello any recommendation for a PHI provider po?
We're on basic BUPA coverage. Haven't checked if it's the best or cheapest but more than enough to have a sense of peace of mind.

Thanks sa reply@cucci. Madalas nga namention yong BUPA dito, titingnan ko narin yong mga offers nila.

lecia

Pakiiclude nyo na din sa choices nyo ang may Free ambulance pick up coverage. Importante to lalo na pag mahilig mag long distance travel at may emergency case.

Captain_A

@cucci said:

@Marites_47 said:
Hi, paadvice lng po, sa mga PR, kumuha po ba kayo ng private health insurance? Lapit n po kasi ako mag one year at nag dadalawang isip ako kung kukuha ako. Thank you
Pag wala kang private health cover, may additional loading kang 2% (if I remember correctly) para sa Medicare. Binabawas to sa sweldo mo at dinadagdag sa Medicare. Bear in mind also na hindi covered ng Medicare ang dental, eye exam and some other extras... for me ok na rin kahit minimum cover lang.

if you are referring to medicare levy surcharge , this is only applicable to those who earns 90k annually for single or 180k combined for couple.

in my opinion, if you are relatively healthy and below the minimum, pwede na no PHI. pero syempre PHI has advantages like no need to be on waiting list, being on private hospital etc (in case of hospitalization).

Captain_A

@cucci said:

@Marites_47 said:
Hi, paadvice lng po, sa mga PR, kumuha po ba kayo ng private health insurance? Lapit n po kasi ako mag one year at nag dadalawang isip ako kung kukuha ako. Thank you
Pag wala kang private health cover, may additional loading kang 2% (if I remember correctly) para sa Medicare. Binabawas to sa sweldo mo at dinadagdag sa Medicare. Bear in mind also na hindi covered ng Medicare ang dental, eye exam and some other extras... for me ok na rin kahit minimum cover lang.

Medicare Levy , on the other hand, is mandatory for all earning above 27k annually.. prorata to, max of 2% of your taxable income

Captain_A

consider your annual income first
your state of health

overall, PHI is advisable if you are financially capable and/or wants peace of mind for yourself and/or your family.

Captain_A

also take note PHI premiums increases regularly

Ozlaz

@Captain_A said:
also take note PHI premiums increases regularly

Sir kayo po, meron po ba kayong PHI?

Captain_A

@Ozlaz said:

@Captain_A said:
also take note PHI premiums increases regularly
Sir kayo po, meron po ba kayong PHI?

hindi po ako kumuha..

kramkramkram

PHI came in handy for us. My wife needs to have a procedure. Thru the public health system, It would take a wait time of 6-8 months. It was not life-threatening but I can't let my wife (or any of my family members) to suffer while waiting for the procedure. Thru public health care, you can't choose the doctor as well.

We also use our PHI for our dental needs. We got orthodontic cover so it paid for my son's braces too. I felt bad for some fellow kabayans who would rather bear the pain of having a toothache than see a dentist. Dental services for adults are a bit expensive without PHI. Also, another reason, is they would rather go to the Philippines for dental services which is cheaper.

For me, its about priorities. The same kabayan have his family on the latest iPhone/iWatch/air pods that are available and I am still on my trusty Galaxy S6.

xiaolico

To add lang din, if plan mo talaga kumuha ng private. Wag mo patagalin, may time frame yan eh. Pag lipat mo au, may discount yung PHI mo if kumuha ka within the time frame. My family and I are on Bupa. Private nanganak si misis. wala kami binayad kahit piso. tas covered na agad yung baby without additional payment. Me personally, I think it is more of a necessity rather than a Luxury. Ok ang medicare for sure. Pero you will never know eh.

iamvee

I'm on 489 and currently with BUPA. Presently pregnant and I get to claim almost 50% of my expenses for antenatal checkups and pathology tests. Kaka book-in ko lang sa hospital (due in July) and confirmed 100% covered yung hospital fees ko as a Private patient.

Insurance is definitely a necessity lalo na kung hindi ka pa PR and walang Medicare.

Captain_A

@iamvee said:
I'm on 489 and currently with BUPA. Presently pregnant and I get to claim almost 50% of my expenses for antenatal checkups and pathology tests. Kaka book-in ko lang sa hospital (due in July) and confirmed 100% covered yung hospital fees ko as a Private patient.

Insurance is definitely a necessity lalo na kung hindi ka pa PR and walang Medicare.

congratulations on your coming baby

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