Cutting health rebate for over-65s won't force people to quit insurance
Government removes extra rebate for over-65s from April 2027; research shows only 0.1-0.4% of insured people will drop coverage, saving about $730-940m annually.
Why it mattersOlder Australians will face higher private health costs; the government redirects hundreds of millions toward aged care instead.
AustraliaOver 2 million Australians aged 65 and over will pay more for private health insurance; government redirects $730-940m annually to aged care funding.
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