Private Health Insurance (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards

Regular fee paid for insurance coverage

Pays for treatment when admitted as private patient in hospital

Dental, physiotherapy, chiropractic, optometry, dietetics

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Basic

75% of the doctor's Schedule fee

Difference patient must pay out of pocket after coverage

Extra 2% on premiums for each year over age 30

High earners without insurance; 1% to 1.5% of taxable income

Up to 10% for those aged 18-29

Approximately 47% of Australians had hospital cover