澳大利亚政府批准提高3.73%的医疗保险费,影响1 500万澳元。 Australian government approves 3.73% health insurance premium hike, affecting 15 million.

澳大利亚政府已批准自4月1日起将私人医疗保险保险费提高3.73%。 The Australian government has approved a 3.73% increase in private health insurance premiums, effective April 1. 这低于一些保险商(如nib)要求的6%,后者将上升5.79%。 This is lower than the 6% sought by some insurers like nib, which will see a 5.79% rise. 增加的原因是医院费用和合同续约增加,预计保险公司将获得22亿美元的意外收益。 The hike is due to higher hospital costs and contract renewals, and is expected to result in a $2.2 billion windfall for insurers. 这一举动影响到1 500万澳大利亚人,承保人多次提交材料之后。 The move affects 15 million Australians and follows multiple submissions by insurers.