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Australia approves 4.41% average private health insurance premium rise from April 2026

The hospital benefits ratio is projected to rise to 87% for the 12 months from 1 April 2026, up from 85.9% in September 2025.

By

Reih Angeles

February 18, 2026

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2 min read

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