We take cyber security seriouslyByHIF AustraliaWe’re aware of the cyber-attack at Optus. HIF has not been impacted but we would like to reassure members we are actively monitoring the situation.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
HIF Extends Best Doctors to Include Mental HealthByHIF Australia13 December 2018HIF has expanded it's Best Doctors program with the addition of Mental Health Navigator. This new service provides virtual access to a crossfunctional team of leading psychologists and psychiatrists in Australia. These professionals are there to assess Members facing a mental health condition and to ensure they have the right diagnosis and treatment plan all from the comfort of your own home. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
HIF and HealthShare Partner Up to Enhance Member Experience16 November 2018HIF has partnered with leading digital health platform HealthShare to empower its Members to make better informed decisions about their healthcare.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
A Breakdown of Some of the Major Changes of the Health Insurance ReformsByHIF Australia12 September 2018In early September, the Government passed an amendment to the private health insurance legislation. The goal is to make health cover simpler and more affordable for Australians. The changes as a result of this amendment will be rolled out on 1 April 2019. So what are some of the major health reform changes and how might they affect you?Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
Health Insurance or “Self-Insurance”? What You Need to KnowByHIF Australia11 September 2018Have you ever heard of the term “self-insurance”? It’s being referred to as an alternative to the traditional process of taking out a health insurance policy as a safety net. But can you really afford to self-insure and is it the safest option? According to finance and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, “The answer is probably not. You never really know when a medical issue can pop up and how much it’s going to cost you, the reality is that not everyone can afford to fork out $35,000 when the time comes.” With this in mind, Bessie discusses the importance of having health insurance and being covered if the worst happened.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
Introducing our New HIF Member AppByHIF Australia04 May 2018Did you know there's a new and improved HIF Member app? Replacing our previous SmartClaim app, we’ve now made it even easier to make a claim and access your membership info, policy details and claims history all in one place. It’s just one more way we’re making a ‘hifference’ for our Members.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
Perth Wildcats Stay Healthy With HIFByHIF Australia01 May 2018HIF and the Perth Wildcats are pleased to announce a renewed three-year partnership, following the success of our work together over the past five years. Perth Wildcats chief executive officer Troy Georgiu said this week, “Having partners closely aligned to the Perth Wildcats culture and its values is extremely important. Like the Wildcats, HIF is a very proud and highly successful Western Australian brand and one that is committed to looking after and rewarding its members, this demonstration of loyalty and long term commitment is a testament to the strength of our relationship and one that we are very grateful for.” Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
HIF Confirms No Change to Hospital Coverage and Medical Benefits14 March 2018Following recent reports that other health funds intend to remove or decrease services from their basic and/or mid-tier hospital policies, HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson made these comments.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
80,000 West Australians are waiting to see a public hospital specialist09 March 2018The West Australia has reported that, "Almost 80,000 West Australians are waiting to see a public hospital specialist to find out if they need surgery, with an average waiting time of more than a year at Fiona Stanley Hospital." In fact, the waiting to wait patients who need to be assessed for surgery show that at the end of December last year, 79,517 patients were were waiting for their first appointment.Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,
What You Need to Know About the 1 April Rate ChangeByHIF Australia23 February 2018Every year, health insurance premiums in Australia go up. This is for a few reasons, but mostly to cater for growth in the industry and to ensure that the private health system can sustain itself. In her latest article for HIF, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains all you need to know about the April 1 rate change. Category:HIF NewsRead MoreWrite a Comment,