Experts say you're better off without 'extras' cover

Private Health Insurance Administration Council CEO Shaun Gath has told News Corp Australia that people are better off without extras cover in their private health insurance policies. He described the purchase of extras cover as “irrational” for most people because the premium paid is more than the benefits received.

The Australian Dental Association Inc. advocates on behalf of Australian dentists and consumers on private health insurance issues such as:

• premium costs and rises
• the poor value of extras cover
• preferred providers and patient choice.

A series of fact sheets for consumers have been compiled to help answer questions about private health insurance.

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Pic: Administration Council CEO Shaun Gath. Picture: News Corp Australia Source: News Limited