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Health Insurance Online is a free public health insurance comparison and broker-matching service for private health insurance in Australia. We connect you with specialist brokers from around the country who can provide health insurance quotes and help you compare health insurance plans. Simply submit a single quote request via this website to compare premiums and policy features from participating providers and explore affordable health insurance options that may suit you.

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Comparison results are from participating brokers within our referral network and may not represent all providers in the market. We may receive a referral fee at no cost to you. We do not provide financial advice or credit assistance directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

    Health Insurance

    Health insurance helps individuals and families manage the financial impact of unexpected hospital, medical and ancillary expenses.

    Health insurance cover can include hospital cover, extras cover, or a combination of both, depending on your needs and budget.

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    Competitive Rates

    Simply complete our short online quote form for access to competitive health insurance quotes from participating brokers across Australia.

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    Compare Options

    Health insurance policy conditions and inclusions can vary significantly between insurers, so it is important to compare health insurance plans carefully and seek advice before choosing cover to meet your needs.

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    Multiple Insurers

    Health insurance is available through many financial institutions and specialist brokers offering private health cover in Australia.

    Because health insurance is a specialist area, it is usually best to work with a licensed broker who focuses on health insurance and can explain the differences between policies for you.

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    Personal Advice

    Health Insurance Online does not provide personal financial advice or claims assistance directly. All enquiries, including quote comparisons, claims assistance and any form of personal advice, are provided by a licensed specialist broker, selected from our Australia-wide referral partner network, who will communicate with you directly after you submit a quote request.

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    Broker Matching

    A specialist Insurance Broker will be assigned to your enquiry based on your location, specific requirements and your personal circumstances, as identified from the answers you provide in your health insurance quote request. For this reason, it is important that you provide complete and accurate answers when you submit your enquiry.

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    Knowledgebase
    Public Liability Insurance:
    A very broad term for insurance covering liability exposures for individuals and business owners. It provides broad coverage, generally including all exposures for property damage and bodily injury.