Clinton speaks with NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, who is set to introduce legislation forcing the big four private health insurers - HCF, NIB, Bupa, and Medibank - to fully pay their hospital bills.

Since 2019, their refusal to pay the correct rate for single rooms in public hospitals has cost NSW Health $700 million.

Last year, the insurers paid significantly less than the gazetted rate of $892, leading to a yearly shortfall of $140 million.

The new laws will restore lapsed 2013 legislation that previously ensured full payments from insurers.

Clinton speaks with NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, who is set to introduce legislation forcing the big four private health insurers - HCF, NIB, Bupa, and Medibank - to fully pay their hospital bills.
Since 2019, their refusal to pay the correct rate for single rooms in public hospitals has cost NSW Health $700 million.
Last year, the insurers paid significantly less than the gazetted rate of $892, leading to a yearly shortfall of $140 million.
The new laws will restore lapsed 2013 legislation that previously ensured full payments from insurers.

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