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26 October 11 - HBF pays a billion dollars to members in 70th anniversary year – 2010/11 Annual Results
In its seventieth anniversary year HBF has reached another milestone - the first year in which combined benefits and claims paid to members have totalled more than one billion dollars.
13 September 11 - HBF welcomes new babies with an old friend
Newborn HBF members will soon have a special friend to cuddle from their first day in the world – someone their parents may have had a soft spot for years ago.
1 September 11 - HBF challenges Perth to ‘spring into summer’
A small army of personal trainers are bracing themselves for what could be a mass turnout of Perth workers and residents on Perth’s foreshore this evening.
24 August 11 - HBF calls on WA MPs to Save the Rebate
The Managing Director of Western Australia’s largest health fund has personally delivered petitions from thousands of health fund members to Parliament House today, calling on WA MPs to reject the legislation to means test the Private Health Insurance Rebate.
14 June 11 - HBF sells General Insurance Business to CGU
WA’s leading health fund, HBF Health Ltd, has sold its general insurance business to CGU, one of Australia’s leading insurers and part of IAG, the second largest insurance group in Australia.
26 May 11 - Young courage to be recognised tomorrow at 2011 HBF Bravery Awards
The Fremantle Dockers, the South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) and leading health insurer HBF will proudly recognise 12 courageous young people and their families at the 17th annual HBF Bravery Awards on Friday 27 May.
4 May 11 - Goverment must rethink means test for private health rebate
HBF Managing Director, Rob Bransby is calling on health fund members to speak out against the Federal Government’s proposal to means test the 30% rebate on private health insurance.
25 February 11 - HBF keeps premium increase to minimum
The Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, has today announced premium increases approved for all Australian health funds.
4 February 11 - It’s NORTH vs SOUTH - one more reason to run
For the first time in Perth’s fun run history, the 2011 HBF Run for a Reason will be asking participants to choose a team – divided by the natural border of our city, the Swan River.
6 January 11 - There are plenty of reasons to get moving
We’re doing it again! Join the thousands of West Australians who were pioneers in the first HBF Run for a Reason, presented by The West Australian, when the event kicks off again on Sunday 22 May, 2011.
31 December 10 - Cost of calling an urgent ambulance shocks West Australians
A new survey has highlighted that most of us are in for a nasty shock if we call an urgent ambulance in Western Australia.
29 December 10 - HBF plays ‘mum’ to young West Aussies at Southbound
On January 1st, thousands of loyal fans and eager festival goers will converge on Sir Stewart Bovell Park in Busselton, to see their favourite bands.
20 December 10 - Bali warning for travellers
The State’s leading health and travel insurer is urging West Australians to take appropriate insurance before travelling to Bali.
29 November 10 - HBF onboard as Freo’s Official Health Provider
Western Australia’s leading health fund HBF has signed on as Official Health Provider to the Fremantle Dockers.
26 October 10 - HBF Still WA's Health Fund of Choice
The release of HBF’s 2009/10 annual results today confirms that the local not-for–profit fund continues to be overwhelmingly the health insurer of choice for West Australians.
14 August 10 - West Aussies get ready to Run for a Reason
HBF is urging its 800,000 members to know where their candidates stand on private health insurance.
26 May 10 - HBF RUN FOR A REASON - warming down… until next year!
There is no denying that Sunday’s inaugural HBF Run for a Reason presented by The West Australian was a stand out success.
21 May 10 - HBF RUN FOR A REASON - last chance to register
There is just hours left to register for the first ever HBF Run for a Reason presented by The West Australian on Sunday, 23 May.
20 May 10 - HBF RUN FOR A REASON - two days left to sign up
Don’t miss your chance to join the 9,400 people participating in the very first HBF Run for a Reason [presented by the West Australia] on Sunday, 23 May.
18 May 10 - HBF RUN FOR A REASON - 4 days left to sign up for a piece of the action!
The countdown has begun to the first ever HBF Run for a Reason presented by The West Australian. The inaugural event has already exceeded its participation target of 7,500.
13 May 10 - HBF RUN FOR A REASON Spectator Vantage Points
Thousands of Western Australians will be running for a reason in HBF’s inaugural walk/run event, scheduled for Sunday 23 May, 2010 from 8am.
13 May 10 - Run for a Reason, Forrest Chase - Free Health Checks
Thousands of Western Australians will be running for a reason in HBF’s inaugural event, scheduled for Sunday 23 May, 2010.
23 March 10 - HBF expects record payout from storm damage
HBF is expecting a record number of claims following the storms that pounded the Perth metropolitan area last night.
23 February 10 - HBF lowest premium increase of major Australian funds: 4.95%
The average premium increase for HBF members will be the lowest of any major health fund in Australia.
3 February 10 - Healthy lunchboxes that measure up
Parents who log onto hbf.com.au/school and submit a healthy eating tip before 12 February have the chance to win one of 10 tupperware lunch box collections* containing a drink bottle, snack cups and a sandwich keeper.
1 February 10 - West Aussies get ready to Run for a Reason
Western Australians were yesterday given 30,000 compelling reasons to participate in a new community event aimed at reducing the State’s obesity epidemic. And it comes as research commissioned by HBF suggested that Western Australians “just aren’t getting it” when it comes to the dangers of being overweight.
23 November 09 - HBF gives West Australians a new reason to run
HBF yesterday took the wraps off a new event in Perth’s sporting and community calendar; the HBF Run for a Reason.
18 November 09 - Social networking leads to burglary risk
HBF has issued a warning to users of social media websites.
1 September 09 - HBF 2008-2009 Financial Results
Strong financial reserves accumulated during recent years have enabled WA’s biggest health insurer to weather the challenges of the financial downturn while paying record amounts in health benefits to members.
2 July 09 - HBF takes a stand to keep premiums down
WA’s biggest not-for-profit health fund is making a stand on behalf of its 800,000 members in refusing demands for a hike in prices from the share market listed hospital group, Ramsay Health Care.
12 June 09 - Keep blood supplies healthy this winter
Children treated in Princess Margaret Hospital’s oncology ward, more often than not, owe their return to health, not only to the medical staff, but also to our state’s anonymous blood donors.
11 June 09 - HBF Warns of More Struggles Ahead
Western Australia’s largest health insurer said a report that shows public hospital elective surgery waiting times continue to grow, should serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the balance of Australia’s health system.

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