HIF Takes Out Five Canstar Awards For Best ValueFollowing HIF's 2014 CANSTAR award for Private Hospital Cover (WA), this year HIF has won five of the industry acclaimed awards with yet another five-star rating in both Hospital and Extras packages for Outstanding Value. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Matt Lambie talks about the importance of provider choiceTo celebrate Dental Health Week, we thought we'd take a moment to share this short video of HIF member Matt and his adorable son Xander. In it, Matt talks about his HIF membership and explains us why being able to choose his own dentist was the single biggest factor when considering his private health insurance provider.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF member Claire Chidgzey highlights the importance of reviewing her private health insurance. HIF member Claire Chidgzey discusses her key life changes and explains the important role her private health insurance played during the premature birth of her gorgeous baby girl, Inez. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Reviewing Your Health CoverIn this short clip, Anne Humphrey, HIF Executive Manager, joined the team at Everyday Health TV to highlight the importance of reviewing your health insurance, whilst sharing her top tips on how to save some dollars too. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Have you heard about HIF Second Opinion?It's a FREE service available exclusively to HIF members who hold combined GoldStar Hospital + Premium Extras cover. Accessible via the Best Doctors’ worldwide network of specialists, it enables an expert second opinion on any diagnosis, condition or treatment. In this short clip, Darren Reynolds, Managing Director of Best Doctors, joined the team at Everyday Health TV to provide further information on this incredible service.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Same-sex Health CoverDid you know that same-sex couples can join HIF on a joint health insurance policy? Turns out, this is still a point of confusion for some; so we caught up with the team from Everyday Health TV to explain more.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF members Kate and Laura discuss the importance of being with a health insurer that shares the same values as they do.Did you know HIF was the first Australian health fund to add its support to the Australian Marriage Equality campaign? In this quick clip, HIF members Kate & Laura discuss the importance of being with a health insurer that shares the same values as they do.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF member Jamie Scoringe explains how he avoided the Lifetime Health Cover LoadingIn this clip from Everyday Health TV, HIF member Jamie Scoringe explains how he avoided being hit with Lifetime Health Cover loading by purchasing private hospital insurance before his 31st birthday.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is Lifetime Health Cover Loading?Confused about the Lifetime Health Cover penalties that apply to private hospital insurance? The team from Everyday Health TV explore the impacts of this confusing government legislation. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is the Medicare Levy Surcharge? HIF Executive Manager Anne Humphrey joined the Everyday Health TV panel to provide clarity and discuss the tax benefits of purchasing a private hospital insurance policy.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF member, Sean Weragoda explains how he avoided the Medicare Levy SurchargeHIF member, Sean Weragoda discusses his experience with HIF and why he purchased GoldVital Hospital Cover to avoid the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF announces partnership with new Network Ten show, Everyday Health.Exciting news! HIF has partnered with Everyday Health, a brand new show on Channel 10 which will air for 13 weeks from today through to September. Click through to find out more...Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF rejects CHOICE’ claims about junk policiesLeading national not-for-profit health fund, HIF, has hit back at claims from CHOICE that it sells a "junk" insurance policy. HIF Managing Director Graeme Gibson said he is extremely disappointed in CHOICE for its unbalanced and incorrect information criticising several health funds. Find out more...Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF remains very competitive in the market following latest premium increase announcement.The 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 today. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF to Support Surfers Across Australia with Announcement of Continued National PartnershipHIF and Surfing Western Australia are pleased to announce a continuing partnership for 2016, following the success of their work together over the last four years. Surfing WA managing director Mark Lane said this week, "Surfing is synonymous with a healthy lifestyle and has been proven to provide both mental and physical health benefits. The growth of our partnership is a testament to the strength of our aligned objectives, keeping our community safe, happy and healthy.”Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Beeliar family in training for the SIDS and Kids Sunshine Beach RunPerth - have you registered for the SIDS & Kids WA 'Sunshine Beach Run' yet? Belinda Goosen is just one HIF employee preparing to put in some miles running at her local beach as part of her pre-event training program. In this article, we chat to Belinda and HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson, about why the Sunshine Beach Run is such an important annual event.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Australia's Top 50 Baby Names in 2015Ever wondered what names are trending right now? Your wish is our command! Here are the top 25 boys names and the top 25 girls names for 2015.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Who Claimed What in 2014-15?Ever wondered how many claims we process and pay out each year? Here’s some vital stats for the 2014-15 financial year.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Local Market Open to Insurance ChoiceHIF's Executive Manager Business Development, Anne Humphrey, talks to Business News WA and discusses HIF's recent rapid growth.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Member Competition - Win an Apple Watch!Want to win an Apple Watch valued at $499? It's easy! Click through to the article for full details and instructions.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF and Wildcats keep playing on the same teamHIF and the Perth Wildcats are pleased to announce a renewed three-year partnership, following the success of their work together over the last two seasons. Wildcats managing director Nick Marvin said this week, “Some time ago we walked away from junk food and alcohol sponsorship so it is terrific to have HIF remaining on board with us to help promote healthy living and to have those shared values."Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Optical Benefits to Improve on June 1Great news for HIF members - we're simplifying our optical benefits from June 1, so you can claim more on glasses and contacts in future! Find out more...Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Improves Hospital Coverage and Medical Benefits for MembersHIF’s hospital coverage has gotten even better over the last 12 months. Now HIF members are covered for private treatment at almost 1,300 hospitals around Australia – that’s 534 private overnight hospitals and day facilities for inpatients, plus 750 public hospitals. Read on to learn more about our improved hospital coverage across Australia, our latest no-gap arrangements and our in-home hospital services.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Beats the Pack at Rate Rise TimeNational not-for-profit health insurer HIF remains the best value health insurer for members following the Federal Government’s premium increase announcement for 2015.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment