健康保险保费上涨3.73%,但尽管有费用方面的顾虑,仍有更多的老年澳大利亚人投保保险。
Health insurance premiums rise 3.73%, but more older Australians are insured despite cost concerns.
尽管生活费用有压力,自4月1日起私人医疗保险费增加了3.73%,500多万年龄在50至74岁的澳大利亚人有健康保险,增幅为10.53%。
Despite cost-of-living pressures and a 3.73% increase in private health insurance premiums starting April 1, more than five million Australians aged 50 to 74 have health insurance, a rise of 10.53%.
澳大利亚全国老年人协会报告说,68%的老年人因费用而推迟医疗保健。
National Seniors Australia reports that 68% of older people delay healthcare due to costs.
政府正在考虑对私营卫生系统进行审查,增加对低收入者的退款。
The government is considering a review of the private health system and increasing rebates for low-income earners.