Why the Breed of Your Dog Will Affect Your Pet Insurance PremiumByHIF Australia03 October 2017You may not be aware that pet insurance premiums are influenced by the breed and age of the dog that you want to get covered. But why is this? What is it about different breeds that make some so expensive to insure, and others much cheaper? In this article, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from Finder.com.au explains why breed affects your dog’s pet insurance premium.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Four Things You Need to Know About Private Health Insurance and PregnancyByHIF Australia21 September 2017Are you planning on getting pregnant soon? If you've answered yes - congratulations, how exciting! Now may be the time to start thinking about private health insurance, both for the peace of mind that you’ll be covered if anything goes wrong, but also to ensure that you have the most comfortable pregnancy possible. Whether you’re taking out a policy that offers pregnancy cover or you’re looking to switch to a family policy, private health insurance is worth looking into as soon as you decide to start a family. In this article, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains the things you need to know about private health insurance and pregnancy.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
The HIF Dog 'n' Health Games and the Health Benefits of Owning a PetByHIF Australia30 August 2017Dogs are not only loving and loyal, they also have a positive impact on our health. And research backs up most of what we already knew – they make us feel happier too, and they’re considered a very important part of the family. In this short clip, Lara Shannon catches up with HIF Executive Manager Anne Humphrey to discuss how the HIF Dog 'n' Health Games helps to highlight the health benefits of owning a dog.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF announces partnership with new TEN show, Pooches at Play.ByHIF Australia15 July 2017Exciting news! HIF has partnered with Pooches at Play, a brand new lifestyle and entertainment show on TEN which will air on Saturday 15 July at 2:30pm through to September. Click through to find out more...Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What You Need to Know About Lifetime Health Cover Loading Before June 30ByHIF Australia16 June 2017Confused about how Lifetime Health Cover applies to private hospital insurance? Money and Insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au breaks down this confusing government legislation and explains how it can impact you. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What You Need to Know About the Medicare Levy Surcharge Before June 30ByHIF Australia08 June 2017It’s that time of year again! The end of the financial year is quickly approaching and there are a few things you should probably be aware of. If you’re thinking about taking out private hospital cover in the near future but you lack the motivation to do so, putting it off may mean you’ll be affected by certain fees and charges, especially if you’re earning over $90,000 per year. In this article, HIF guest blogger Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains what the Medicare Levy Surcharge is and how you can avoid paying it. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Keeping Kids Healthy on a Budget ByHIF Australia06 June 2017Keeping kids healthy on a budget is not always easy. According to money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Kids get sick a lot, and understandably so. They’re surrounded by other kids and adults all the time and their immune systems are still building resistance. Especially for younger kids who typically aren’t great with hygiene, it can be very easy for bugs and viruses to spread and as a parent, this isn’t ideal. Medical care can be expensive. Often it’s much more costly to help your child overcome an illness than it is to just prevent it." So we caught up with Bessie to get he top tips for preventing illnesses and keeping your kids healthy on a budget.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Stop Stressing About Your FinancesByHIF Australia10 May 2017Financial stress - according to Money and Insurance Expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, “It’s never pleasant to feel the pressures that go hand-in-hand with financial strain. Thankfully though, there is a wide range of resources available to help us address our finances accordingly and prevent us from feeling overwhelmed.” In her latest article for HIF, Bessie offers her advice on how to manage these pressures effectively and highlights her top online tools to utilise.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Dog ‘n’ Health Games Set to Put the Fun Into FundraisingByHIF Australia24 April 2017Perth - have you registered your fur-kid for the HIF Dog 'n' Health Games? Karen Rhodes, President of the Dogs’ Refuge Home says "It’s a fantastic opportunity for animal lovers across Perth to exercise with their canine companion for a great cause and we’re thrilled that our great supporters at HIF are again supporting this fun fundraiser for the second year running.” The fundraiser will take place at Sir James Mitchell Park on Sunday 30 April in the form of a family-friendly day, which includes a fun zone for children, and which is set to see all proceeds being donated to animal welfare charity, the Dogs’ Refuge Home. We hope to see you all there. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF remains one of Australia's best value-for-money health insurers following the latest premium increase announcement.ByHIF Australia10 February 2017The Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) remains one of Australia’s most competitively priced health insurance funds following the Federal Government’s premium increase announcement on February 10.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment