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If you're ready to compare health insurance, this tool compares 30+ providers for free. Make sure you enter your Tasmanian post code for local prices.
Health insurance in Australia is regulated heavily, so policies have standard prices across the country. That said, policy prices do vary somewhat by state, thanks to differing costs of private healthcare, as well as varying levels of taxes and duties.
In Tasmania, you're likely to pay a pretty typical price for health insurance - around the same as you'll pay in New South Wales or Queensland. We compared over 12,000 different price points for singles cover, and Tasmania had an average monthly premium of $134.78 (before rebates). That's higher than the national average of $128.08, but lower than average premiums in Victoria. If finding an inexpensive policy is key for you, read our guide to cheap health insurance.
| State | Average premium |
|---|---|
| TAS | $134.78 |
| NSW | $134.15 |
| NT | $96.69 |
| QLD | $139.52 |
| SA | $131.19 |
| VIC | $142.31 |
| WA | $117.62 |
| Australia | $128.08 |
*Prices are an average of over 12,000 price points in each state for singles hospital insurance and combined policies, with no rebates or discounts applied. Not all policies on the market were compared.
The table below has some of the most interesting details about health insurance in Tassie. The numbers come from APRA's 2020 health insurance data.
| TAS | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| People with hospital cover (#) | 228000 | 11,336,000 |
| People with hospital cover (%) | 42.10% | 44.1% |
| Annual change in coverage (%) | 0.50% | 0.9% |
The table below lists the 10 largest health funds in Tasmania, based on market share across the state. These numbers come from the Commonwealth Ombudsman 2020 State of the Health Funds Report. A high market share doesn't directly equate to quality, but it may be something to consider if you appreciate the support of a popular fund.
Note: Medibank includes both Medibank and ahm. It's also interesting to note that Tasmania's third largest private health insurer - St Lukes - is a local Tasmanian brand, with almost all of its cusomters on the island.
| Health fund | Market share in TAS |
|---|---|
| BUPA | 31.30% |
| Medibank | 26.50% |
| St Lukes | 22.10% |
| HCF | 5.50% |
| NIB | 3.30% |
| HCI | 2.20% |
| Defence Health* | 1.30% |
| Teachers Health* | 1.30% |
| CBHS* | 1.10% |
| Australian Unity | 1.00% |
*Restricted fund
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