Federal Government rebate

The federal government provides a 30% rebate on the cost of private health insurance for all Australians. The rebate is available to everyone with private health insurance or anyone who takes out a new policy - no matter what their level of cover, income or type of membership.

Three levels of rebate are payable

1. 30% where all persons are aged less than 65.
2. 35% where any person covered under that membership are aged 65 to less than 70.
3. 40% where any person covered under that membership is aged 70 or over.

Money in your pocket

For every dollar you contribute to your private health insurance premium, the government will give you back 30 - 40 cents.

Three ways to claim your 30% rebate

1. As a premium reduction through CUA Health or
2. As a refundable tax rebate in your annual tax assessment or
3. As a direct payment available from Medicare offices