HIF News + Media Releases

HIF Health Insurance has joined the Perth Football League (PFL)as naming rights partner of the 2026 HIF PFL Finals Series. HIF Health Insurance Oval will host the Finals campaign, culminating with the A Grade Men's and Women's Grand Finals on 19 September.

Three of Western Australia's most recognised organisations are celebrating a remarkable shared milestone, with both HIF and P&N Bank reaching 15 years of partnership with the Perth Wildcats this season.

• Two-thirds of West Australians fear over-65s rebate changes will lead to cover downgrades
• Public submissions on the proposed reforms close 21 August

The post-budget conversation is largely focusing on the fallout and implications of changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

But it’s imperative that the federal government’s proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate for over‑65s do not slip off the news agenda. These changes are likely to disproportionately impact Australians who have contributed to the economy for longer than any generation that followed. When they were younger, they subsidised the health system. Now, when they need it most, they are being told the rules have changed – and they should pick up the bill.

HIF is proud to announce it has been awarded the WeMoney Health Insurance Award for Best Specialist Cover 2026, recognising the fund’s outstanding performance in delivering value and quality healthcare coverage for its members.

Tax time is approaching, and with it comes a few important updates to how your private health insurance is calculated, particularly when it comes to the Australian Government Rebate and the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS). 

Every year, like all Australian health funds, HIF reviews our premiums, and the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing approves these changes to ensure we can cover the rising costs of quality healthcare for members. The new premium will come into effect on 1 April.  

Top goals: diet, exercise and weight loss. 1 in 5 have taken weight loss drugs

HIF Health Insurance (HIF) announces the appointment of Greg Morris as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commencing in mid-January 2026.

40% of West Australians are putting off skin cancer screenings

Partnership between HIF Health Insurance and AI tool, SkinVision, to simplify screening processes by digitally monitoring skin health

In a milestone year for HIF (Health Insurance Fund of Australia), the organisation celebrated 70 years of helping Australians live healthier lives. This significant anniversary also marks the retirement of long-serving Chairman, Richard Homsany, who has dedicated 15 years to the Board and 10 years as its Chair.

Recently 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?

HIF 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.

HIF 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.

Following 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%.

2024 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.