Health insurance

Health insurance for the over 30s
Turning 30? Already 30-something? Getting married or looking to start a family? What kind of health insurance cover do you need and what do you need to know before you join up? Insurance Buddy explains the basics of health cover for people 30 plus.
Should I get private health insurance?
Not sure whether to take out comprehensive health care cover with extras? Wondering whether Medicare is good enough for your needs? Insurance Buddy explains the differences and outlines the different treatment options for public and private patients.
Health insurance penalties & how to avoid them
Want to avoid the Government Lifetime Cover health penalty or reduce a penalty that is being imposed on you? Insurance Buddy talks you through it.
Do I need health insurance extras?
Not sure what extras cover you need? Overwhelmed by the huge number of choices available to you? Insurance Buddy identifies the key areas where extras cover is good value and suggests ways to work out what you really need.
Child accident insurance: when is it needed?
Child accident insurance helps cover the costs of sporting injuries, accidents and other mishaps but is it worth the money?
A beginner’s guide to trauma insurance
If you are worried about ongoing critical illness then trauma insurance may give you peace of mind – but what does it really protect you against? Insurance Buddy gives you the lowdown.
Want to make sure your home is protected?
Find the information you need to secure the most appropriate home insurance for your situation here.
More articles in this section:
Beginner’s Guide to Car Insurance
Life insurance cover: is it time to get some?
Life insurance: comparison of superannuation and stand alone policies
Personal insurance: a beginner’s guide to income protection insurance
Term and whole of life insurance: what’s the difference?
Going to the United States? Travel insurance essentials
Child accident insurance: when is it needed?
What does income protection cover?
Life insurance riders: excuse me, what’s that?
Travelling to Africa: medical treatment and insurance
Workers compensation insurance: Workplace accident cover
Professional indemnity insurance for doctors
Term life insurance: Can I get by with temporary life insurance?
Health insurance for young people
