WHAT AUSTRALIANS ARE BEING ASKED ABOUT PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
* Why we take out hospital cover: the ability to access high-quality care; choose our doctor; choose timing of treatment; ability to receive treatment in a private hospital; take pressure off the public system.
* Why we have "extras" cover for treatments and services not covered by Medicare.
* What we want covered that is not now such as community-based palliative care; diagnostic imaging; radiation therapy; renal dialysis; medical oncology/chemotherapy; GP and specialist consultations.
* Should insurers be allowed to vary premiums for smokers, the aged, those with health-risk factors such as obesity and specific gender.
(Source: Department of Health online survey).
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