Aug 21, 2025
EXPOSED: Hospital Gaps
EXPOSED: What Private Health Funds Really Cover for Hospital Gaps
The Ombudsman’s audit finally reveals which insurers actually protect you from out-of-pocket hospital bills—and which ones don’t.
July 17, 2025 | Health Alert | For Australians Over 60
In a newly released health insurance audit, the reality behind “gap cover” has come to light—and for thousands of Australians, it’s worse than expected. Despite paying premiums, many are still left with surprise hospital bills in the thousands.
We analysed the Ombudsman’s public performance data and created the first clear comparison of hospital gap coverage by fund and state.
🩺 Find out:
Which funds offer the best no-gap cover
Where coverage drops sharply by state
Why some major insurers rank alarmingly low
