You would all be familiar with the old saying; there are two things certain in life … death and taxes! Here at the FiftyUp Club we thought we’d add another … that your private health insurance will go up in the New Year, and there’s nothing you can do about it short of quitting your insurer. We did some research […]

Hello Fellow FiftyUp Club Members, This week sees the close of the Medibank Private float (Friday November 14). Far be it from us here at FiftyUp Club to tell you whether it’s a good deal or not … as the saying goes, “please consult your financial adviser” and read articles such as this one. But we have looked at some […]

Here at the FiftyUp Club, we’ve been banging on about healthcare costs for the over-50s all year. Never more so than when Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey announced plans for a $7 co-payment every time we visit the GP, X-ray or pathologist as part of the Budget earlier this year. It’s been nearly three months since we travelled to Canberra to […]

The FiftyUp Club is today meeting with Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton to ask for relief for the over-50s on health insurance premiums and GP co-payments. On behalf of its 91,652 members, the FiftyUp Club will today ask the Minister: 1.    To reduce the impact of co-payments on Australians aged over 50, particularly pensioners, and 2.    To improve price transparency in private […]

Comparing health Insurance policies is not as complicated as it may seem. Many of us fear losing something if we move, but if we’re not prepared to shop around, insurers could be taking advantage of our loyalty. It’s worth taking a few moments to find the cover which suits your needs best, even if you don’t ever use it. The […]