We take cyber security seriouslyWe’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.Read More
HIF Extends Best Doctors to Include Mental Health13 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. Read More
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.Read More
A Breakdown of Some of the Major Changes of the Health Insurance Reforms12 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?Read More
Health Insurance or “Self-Insurance”? What You Need to Know11 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.Read More