Health Funds: Gift Cards and Flyer Points

health funds: From gift cards worth up to 500 to 120,000 frequent flyer points and six weeks free, private health funds appear to be better at enticing new members than looking after their loyal ones, according to Nine News Australia. From gift cards worth up to 500 to 120,000 frequent flyer points and six weeks free, private health funds appear to be better at enticing new members than looking after their loyal ones. To improve your experience update it here News National The best end of financial year deals from health insurers By Alice Monfries Presenter and Reporter7 42pm Jun 25, the spiralling cost of private health insurance, the dwindling rebate and the growing number of Australians opting out, health funds have pulled out a range of sweeteners to sign up new members before the end of the financial year. AAP And the inducements come as those who don't have adequate cover face being slugged the Medicare Levy Surcharge, adding up to 1.5 per cent to their tax bill. Singles receive 60,000 points. CUA is offering gift cards worth up to 500 for a combined hospital and extras policy while BUPA is offering 120,000 Velocity Frequent Flyer points for couples and families who take up ultimate health cover. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.