Articles By Simon Jones
Simon Jones
Simon has spent more than 15 years covering the technology and finance sectors as both a journalist and content marketer. He is fascinated by the convergence of AI and big data, and spends what little free time he can scrape together either wrangling two kids or expanding his gin collection.
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What are health insurance gap fees and can they be avoided?
Even if you have the best private health insurance for your circumstances, the threat of gap payments can turn what should be a regular medical treatment into an expensive headache.
What happens to my health insurance if I travel overseas?
Travelling overseas is an experience that broadens the mind while giving you an opportunity to explore new cultures and interesting places.
What is a restricted health insurance fund?
Have you been investigating the private health insurance scene here in Australia and wondering why things are complex at times? You’re not alone – especially when you come across terms like ‘restricted health fund’.
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Tax time is something no one looks forward to, especially when you have to figure out what surcharges and rebates might affect you.
Best private health insurance for single parents
Getting private health insurance is one of the most common ways to manage your healthcare expenses, but this is even more important for single parents who might need to be more financially savvy.
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While we’ve come out the other side of a pandemic with our public healthcare system still intact, it’s safe to say that many Aussies remain concerned about public hospital wait times and surgery waitlists.
What does excess mean in health insurance?
Plunging yourself into the ins and outs of private health insurance can sometimes feel like wading through quicksand, especially when you keep coming across terms like ‘excess’.
Gold hospital cover health insurance explained
If you’ve been doing your homework on private health insurance, you’ll already be familiar with all the other tiers available – from Basic to Bronze to Silver.
Silver hospital cover health insurance explained
Depending on your budget and specific healthcare needs, you might’ve already familiarised yourself with other tiers of private health insurance in Australia, such as Basic and Bronze policies.
