Complaints about private health insurance hit record highs

New figures show record numbers of people are complaining to the ombudsman about their private health insurer.

Health insurer Medibank Source: AAP

The latest report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman has recorded a 30 per cent increase in complaints against private health funds compared to the previous financial year.

It's the biggest rise in complaints in a decade.

With health funds raising premiums by 70 per cent over the past decade, consumer groups are calling for a system overhaul to ensure value for money.