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What are the benefits of hospital cover?
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Health insurance explainedWhile Australia has one of the best health care systems in the world*, there are many benefits to having hospital cover.
Hospital insurance helps cover some of the costs when you're admitted to hospital. It can help cover some of the costs for things like doctors' fees, accommodation and theatre fees.
With hospital cover, you'll also be able to choose your preferred hospital and doctor to receive treatment from, avoid long public waiting lists and gain access to a private room*.
Learn more about the difference between private and public hospitals