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Best Doctors

A new feature for members on Platinum hospital cover called – Best Doctors Read More...

Baby Sleep & Settling Seminars a success

Recently GMHBA ran a seminar for parents on "baby Sleep & Settling techniques".It offered professional, practical advice for mums and dads on baby sleeping patterns and behaviour.Local Geelong identity and mother of two, Catriona Rowntree hosted the seminar set in the beautiful surroundings of Read More...

Free fitness sessions for GMHBA members a success.

Pictures and video from our free fitness sessions for GMHBA members. Read More...

RE: Government changes to Private Health Insurance rebate and Medicare Levy Surcharge

The Federal Government yesterday announced that means testing of the Private Health Insurance rebate has successfully passed through the House of Representatives and is expected to come into effect as of 1 July, 2012.GMHBA recognises that this legislative change will affect a percentage of GMHBA Read More...

What means-testing the private health insurance rebate means for you

Thursday, 23 June 2011The Federal Government is planning to means-test the current private health insurance rebate, affecting many Australians who belong to a private health fund.Since the introduction of the rebate in 1999, millions of Australians have benefited from the rebate, taking substantial Read More...

GMHBA announces their average premium increase is in line with the industry

GMHBA Health Insurance today announced that member premiums will increase by an average of 5.68% as of 1 April 2011 being only slightly higher (0.11%) than the industry average.The average increase industry wide announced today by the Minister of Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon is 5.57% following Read More...