What is the Federal Government 30% Rebate on Private Health Insurance?

The Federal Government will pay a 30%, 35% or 40% rebate on all private health insurance premiums depending on your entitlement. This rebate recognizes the contribution that people with private health insurance are making to their own health costs.

A rebate is available to every contributor whatever their levels of cover, income or type of membership, providing all the people covered by the policy are eligible to claim benefits under Medicare.

How does it apply to me?

There are different levels of rebate, depending on the age of the oldest person on your Queensland Country Health Fund policy:

• As a reduction on your Queensland Country Health Fund payments. All you need do is fill in an Application to Receive the Federal Government Rebate and we will automatically apply the rebate according to your date of birth or that of the oldest person included within your membership.
• As a reimbursement through Medicare. We can provide Members with a Private Health Insurance Incentive Benefit receipt, which you will need to provide to Medicare to make your claim.
• As a rebate through your annual income tax return. All Queensland Country Health Fund Members will receive a Private Health Insurance Tax Statement prior to 15 July each year. This statement will provide details of your rebate entitlements for the previous financial year.