Productivity’s “sleeper” issueRecently we’ve heard all levels of government talk about the serious lack of productivity growth in Australia, which stands at a 60-year low. Former treasury boss Ken Henry called the lack of focus on economic and environmental productivity “robbery” and “a collective failure” to underpin a better future for the next generation. But where’s the health conversation in all this?Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What if …. we talked about your tax?As we head into the new financial year, it’s important to be aware of some important information in relation to your Tax and your Private Health Insurance. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF members continue to have access to high-quality and affordable private hospital healthcareWith the recent news that Healthscope Hospital Group has gone into receivership, it’s important to reassure our members that they can access high quality local private and public hospital services across Australia1.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF welcomes its newest team member, ‘hiffy’, an AI-driven Virtual Assistant to support its member service teamHIF is proud to introduce its first AI-driven Virtual Assistant, hiffy, to be used by its member service teams to help continually improve the speed, consistency and accuracy when responding to member queries.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF and West Perth Football Club kick off new partnershipHealth Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) and The West Perth Football Club (WPFC) have entered a three-year partnership. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF has topped Susie and David’s health insurance list for 25 years“We joined HIF in 2000 when we had a young family,” says Susie. “We did our research and found HIF had the best Hospital and Extras cover and premiums. Every year or so, we check all our insurances to make sure they’re still right for us. HIF continues to be the best.”Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Glenn Oellermann steps into CEO position at HIFGlenn Oellermann has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HIF, as Justin James concludes his employment after almost five years in the role.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF partners with Mindset Health to support members dealing with a range of chronic health conditionsHIF has partnered with Australian digital health company, Mindset Health, to provide members with access to evidence based, clinically validated hypnotherapy programs.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
We are pleased to announce HIF has reached an in-principle agreement with Healthscope hospitalsHIF is committed to providing the highest quality and best value private hospital cover options for our members. To meet this commitment, we hold agreements with over 500 private hospitals, across Australia, which are regularly reviewed to ensure charges are fair and reasonable for our members.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF delivers lowest premium increase of all Private Health Funds¹Following the Australian Government’s approval of the average cost of private health insurance premiums at 3.73%, HIF has delivered an average rate projected increase of 1.91%.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Survey shows more than half of working Aussies are turning up to work exhausted2024 Annual HIF Sleep Index score 59.2 (decline from 61.6 in 2023). Australians are significantly more likely to say that poor sleep had a negative impact on them personally this year. Biggest impacts: mental and physical health, decision-making, ability to work and self-care.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
The 2023-24 HIF Annual Report demonstrates a continued commitment to member experience, underscored by sustained financial performanceHIF has released its 2023/24 Annual Report.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF HIF hooray! It’s our 70th birthday!HIF is proud to say we’ve been helping our members stay healthy for 70 years.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF funds St John WA first aid classes for First Nations studentsHIF is supporting First Nations children to learn first aid through our partnership with St John WA and with support from Binar Futures.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Wildcats and HIF take partnership to a historic 15 yearsHIF announces a three-year extension to its partnership with the Perth Wildcats, making it the longest standing recognised partnership in NBL history, reaching 15 years.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What if …. we talked about taxIt’s that time of year again, so let’s make sure you’re prepared for tax time in relation to your Private Health Insurance.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Anne Hamersley Primary School students the first of 4000 to receive HIF-funded first aid trainingNot-for-profit health insurance provider HIF donates $24,500 to St John WA’s First Aid Focus program to deliver first aid to 4000 students this year.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What if … we made some changes to payment methods? According to the Australian Government, the use of cheques has declined by almost 90% over the past 10 years1, with Australians choosing to move to more convenient, secure and digital payment methods. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Vaping laws a public health victory, now it’s time to ban cigarettesNew Laws that took effect at the start of this month marked a milestone in the public health campaign to combat the spread of vaping in our community. From March 1 all vaping products including liquids with or without nicotine, and hardware will be banned from importation. Category:HIF News, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF’s 2024 health cover premium is changing on 1 AprilWhile our 2024 premium increase will come into effect on 1 April, we are proud to be a not-for-profit health fund, which means we always try to put our members needs first. This includes trying to keep any increases to our premiums as low as possible.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Health cover and values that are the perfect fit for Stef from Tasmania“I’m a big believer in free access to health care for all,” says Stef Gebbie, 30, from Tasmania. “But when I was diagnosed with a chronic health condition, it really highlighted the failings of our public health system. I realised I needed to get private health cover to ensure access to the best care.Category:HIF News, Member ReviewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF extends its partnership with St John WA to support first aid training in schoolsLearning basic first aid skills has the potential to stop a minor mishap from becoming something much worse. It’s why HIF is proud to be extending its partnership with St John WA to support delivery of their First Aid Focus program.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What if … our Dental cover gave members something more to smile about?Dental cover is an important part of any Extras health insurance policy, which is why, in 2024, we are making some changes to ours. From 1 January, we’re increasing benefits across 77 of our most claimed General and Major Dental services, meaning less out-of-pocket costs for members. Category:HIF News, Dental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF named Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia Over the past 12 months, HIF has made significant strides in advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Today, we are delighted to announce we have been recognised for our efforts by being awarded coveted Inclusive Employer status for 2023 by the Diversity Council Australia.Category:HIF News, HIF CareersRead MoreWrite a Comment