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What are waiting periods?

What does it mean to be a private patient?

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What is a dependant?

What is an Australian educational institution?

What is an excluded service?

What is an inpatient service?

What is an outpatient service?

What does defacto mean?

What is the difference between a 'for-profit' and 'not-for-profit' health fund?

What is the difference between an 'open fund' and a 'closed fund'?

What is the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)?

Why do I need private health insurance when we have a public health system?

Where can I download a Health Cover Guide?

What does a Restricted Service mean?

Is there a waiting period for hospital excesses?

Can Norfolk Island residents purchase private health insurance in Australia?

Will I be covered in an emergency department at a private hospital?

What is Private Health Insurance?

How do I compare health insurance policy options?

What are HIF's Fund Rules?

What is the Private Health Information Statement (PHIS)?

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