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

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 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.