Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over

Australia's proposed removal of the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over is supported by health economists as sound policy. The change, effective April 2027, will align rebate eligibility with income rather than age, and research indicates minimal disruption to the healthcare system with only 0.1-0.4% of insured people expected to drop coverage while generating approximately $940 million in annual government savings.