Five out of seven insurers have raised premiums for private hospital coverage under integrated shield plans, with some hikes reaching double digits. What’s behind these steep increases, and how can policyholders protect themselves? Michelle Martin delves into the factors driving the rise in premiums, the potential long-term impact on the healthcare insurance landscape, and what options consumers have moving forward. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities, this episode provides essential insights into navigating the changing insurance market.

Five out of seven insurers have raised premiums for private hospital coverage under integrated shield plans, with some hikes reaching double digits. What’s behind these steep increases, and how can policyholders protect themselves? Michelle Martin delves into the factors driving the rise in premiums, the potential long-term impact on the healthcare insurance landscape, and what options consumers have moving forward. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities, this episode provides essential insights into navigating the changing insurance market.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.