How much does pet insurance cost in Australia?
More Australians are taking out pet cover than ever before. Discover how much they’re spending and how it compares to yearly vet and general treatment costs.
The guide to understanding private health insurance
Admittedly, there’s a lot to private health insurance. Here’s a simple breakdown of some of its key concepts, terms and jargon to help you make the best insurance decision for you and your family.
How to choose health insurance in Australia
It’s not uncommon to hear people say that health insurance is a necessary evil. Necessary? Absolutely for your peace of mind. Evil? Not at all when you choose the policy that best represents you or your family. Today, we’re helping you make the right decision when it comes to health insurance – one that gives …
1 in 15 people aged 25 to 29 dropped private health insurance last year. Will the industry survive?
With the pandemic reducing income for everyday Australians and many health services being unavailable due to the lock down, thousands of young people have dropped their private health insurance. Will the industry survive or is reform needed?
Are insurers trying to profit from the toilet paper saga?
As the health insurance industry struggles to retain customers because of rising insurance premiums, it would seem that some insurers have resorted to questionable conduct to attract new customers.
Does my travel insurance cover me for Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
All travel insurance policies are different but most have exclusions for pandemics like Coronavirus (COVID-19). Check your product disclosure statement and any government “do not travel” advice before you travel!
ExtrasJar secures AFSL to enable an innovative approach to healthcare
ExtrasJar had secured its own Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), bringing the business one step closer to offering an innovative product for saving and paying for healthcare.
Should I save for my own health care extras rather than use insurance?
Should I save for my own health care extras rather than use insurance? I have come to the conclusion health care extras are not worth it and I now save for my own health care extras instead.
Tax and private health insurance explained
You will often come across terms like “lifetime loading”, “medicare surcharge” or “government rebate” when signing up to a private health insurance policy or completing your tax return. The team at ExtrasJar explains these terms below to help you understand how they may affect you and the amount of tax you pay.
The budget and private health insurance
The dust has now settled on the federal budget but little has been said about how it will impact private health insurance. The team at ExtrasJar is here to give you the lowdown on a key change announced in the budget and how it may impact you and your family.