Millions of Australians have only a few days left to lock in cheaper health insurance deals before premiums rise. Some customers face hundreds of dollars in increases, but there are simple ways to save.
Seventy two year old Gay Williams is a forty year Booper Health Insurance veteran, but her loyalty has come at a cost.
I think it's unaffordable for a lot of people.
Now facing six and a half thousand dollars a year in premiums. The grandmother is looking at options, but the clock is ticking, with just six days left to lock in a lower rate before premiums rise. Across the board, the average price hike three points seventy three percent, the highest since twenty eighteen.
I was quite shocked at the amount. You know, we went from five hundred a month to five hundred and forty something, which is over eight percent.
If it's more than three point seventy three percent, you've got to shop around. You've got to get a better deal, but more importantly, check what you're covered for.
There are substantial savings to be found.
A dad four kids saving two thousand dollars a year, so it is worth shopping around and at least asking the question.
The country's biggest insurers are currently offering a range of incentives to entice new customers. HbF is offering one thousand dollars cash back. Booper advertising, ten weeks free membership, plus Medibank is upping the ante with twelve weeks free up for grabs and five hundred dollars in gift cards.
You can do something about it by shopping around. And the other thing is don't be afraid to
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