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What you need to know before private health insurance premiums rise on Oct 1 – NEWS.com.au
What you need to know before private health insurance premiums rise on Oct 1

The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to health insurance premiums rising back in April this year, but now the delay is soon to be over as private health funds plan to increase their premiums from October 1. Under the industry-weighted average, singles would be paying an extra $35.36 per year, while families would pay $103.48 more – but it depends on which fund you’re with.
Some insurers are increasing their premiums by up to 5.6 per cent – and one isn’t increasing them at all.
Here’s a breakdown o…
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