The number of registered policies receiving the rebate fell from 7.3 million in 2016-17 to 6.7 million, reflecting the decline in membership and the falling number of people qualifying for the Rebate given the impact of means testing.
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Latest News Rebate flat as registered policies declines October 16, 2018
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Latest News Members Health welcomes categorisations October 16, 2018Members Health CEO Matthew Koce said the 12-month transition period to fully implement the reforms will "ensure the smooth migration of members to the new range of policies."
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Latest News nib foundation celebrates ten years October 16, 2018Three Hunter Valley-based charities will pitch for a share of $100,000 in funding this week to mark nib foundation’s tenth anniversary.
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Government announces category rules October 11, 2018Health minister Greg Hunt has announced the rules for the reform that will see all private health insurance policies categorised as gold, silver, bronze or basic.
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Latest News Government response to mesh implant inquiry October 11, 2018Health minister Greg Hunt has announced the government backs, or backs in principle, 12 of the 13 recommendations of the recent Senate inquiry into transvaginal mesh implants.
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Latest News Department of Health confirms 'TAA' leadership October 11, 2018A permanent appointment as first assistant secretary of the Department of Health's Technology, Assessment and Access division.
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Latest News Australia launches biggest global music therapy trial October 11, 2018University of Melbourne researchers will work with Bupa aged care home residents and their carers to undertake the world’s largest music therapy trial focused on depression in those with dementia.
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Latest News Government considering transitional arrangements for some October 8, 2018The federal government is pushing ahead with implementation of the reform that involves the categorisation of all private health insurance policies but is considering transitional arrangements for some insurers.
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Latest News New national mental health inquiry October 8, 2018The federal government has announced a new Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support and improve national mental wellbeing.
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Latest News Medibank to publish customer hospital feedback tool October 9, 2018Medibank says more than 30,000 of its customers have responded to its hospital survey and that the data will be published in the next few weeks.
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