Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds

<p>Research finds just 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m a year</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Removing the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over is good policy that is unlikely to place additional pressure on public hospitals, according to health economists.</p><p>The proposed changes, set to take effect in April 2027, will mean the private health insurance rebate will depend only on how much money a person earns – matching the rules for people aged under 65.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/private-health-insurance-rebate-65-and-over">Continue reading...</a>