Sweeping reforms to private health insurance announced by Health Minister Greg Hunt have the potential to make insurance more sustainable and affordable, but concerns remain about the continuation of ‘junk’ policies, according to Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) CEO Mr Michael Roff.
Mr Roff said the APHA had long campaigned for a number of the consumer benefits announced in the Government proposals – including improved affordability, transparency and comparability of policies, increasing maximum excess levels and improved access to mental health services.
“This package should result in simpler private health insurance products that are easier to compare, are more affordable and give Australians a better understanding about what services their insurance covers.
“The moves to improve access to mental health services are a welcome change,...
