Health Minister Nicola Roxon has told The Australian newspaper that a means test on the private health insurance rebate will be reintroduced in the new parliament.
In introducing the means test last year, Ms Roxon argued that the current 30% rebate regime was unsustainable and the means test would allow the government to make savings of $1.9 billion over four years.
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These new retirement villages show providing care is here and now
Gone are the days when retirement living was defined by community centres, swimming pools and bowling greens. While these amenities still exist – the provision of care is now a core part of the value proposition. Hyegrove Willoughby on Sydney’s...
