Health insurance for expats: What employers need to know
Buying health insurance for your expatriate employees means they feel confident to go overseas and represent your company.
Employers need to step up for employees
Employers can help employees with the rising price of private health insurance by shouldering some of the costs.
What are the benefits of private health insurance?
There are many benefits to private health insurance. It allows you to choose from a wider selection of hospitals, treatment options and specialists. Private health care also offers decreased wait times and peace of mind by helping to pay for treatments in the event of unexpected health issues.
Challenges when maintaining or introducing a corporate health plan
Corporate health insurance can be an effective way of keeping the staff you can’t afford to lose. However, introducing a plan may be complex and challenging, and sometimes doing so can cost more than you’d thought. We have a look at these challenges and suggest solutions.
Health funds HCF, HBF in talks for merger
Two large health funds, HCF and HBF are in talks for a merger. This would make them the third largest fund in Australia, strengthening their position and announcing them as a major player in Australian health insurance. We have a closer look.