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Tasmanian hospital premiums are slightly higher than the national average. Premiums are standardised by state though, so you'll pay the same whether you live in Hobart, Huonville or Saint Helens. Below are average monthly hospital premiums by tier for a single person earning less than $97,000 a year with a $750 excess. The numbers are based on the government databased in September 2024.
41.8% of Queenslanders have hospital cover, while 49.8% have extras cover. That's slightly less than the national averages. See the table below for more details. These numbers come from APRA's quarterly health insurance statistics in June 2024.
Hospital Cover | Extras cover | |
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TAS | 41.8% | 49.8% |
Australia | 44.8% | 54.5% |
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We consider the 38 hospital treatment categories, plus the covered extras categories and the total extras benefit. We also use the average price for each product. Here's the breakdown of factors we consider.
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