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Health insurance cheaper with United Future
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
Health insurance cheaper with United Future
United Future's policy of tax breaks for people with health insurance would be a boon for the increasing number of people taking out health insurance, says United Future health spokesperson Judy Turner.
"With the uncertainty surrounding waiting lists and strikes right now, more people are sensibly looking after their own healthcare by investing in medical insurance."
Mrs Turner is responding to news from Southern Cross that 12,700 people have taken out health insurance in the past six months alone, compared with just over 7300 in the financial year 2005-06.
"United Future would introduce tax concessions, prioritising it to those aged over 65. They are the ones who least can afford health insurance but are too scared to cancel it.
"While ensuring their own wellbeing, these people are also freeing up extra space in hospitals and on waiting lists. United Future believes such people should be rewarded," said Mrs Turner.
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