High or low? Private health insurance rise takes jump to 54% in a decade

By Amy Remeikis
Updated February 10 2017 - 8:18pm, first published 4:48pm
Private health insurers' acceptance of alternative treatments has boosted their credibility but hit the private and public purse.
Private health insurers' acceptance of alternative treatments has boosted their credibility but hit the private and public purse.

Private health insurance premiums have jumped by more than 50 per cent in less than a decade, with family policies now costing up to $5000 a year.

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