Comprehensive Insurance News
Double-dipping doctors ruled out
Wednesday March 31, 2010
THE federal Health Department has declared it illegal for public hospital doctors to charge Medicare for services they deliver on "paid public time", throwing into jeopardy a major funding stream for Victoria's hospitals.LOOSE CHANGE
Wednesday March 24, 2010
Guess the price
Commissions may be on the way out but consumers have no idea how much they should be paying for financial advice. A survey of consumers commissioned by super fund GESB found half think they should pay less than $500 a year for a five-year financial plan. Less than a quarter think between $501 and $1500 is about right, while only 1 per cent think $3001 to $4000 is a fair price to pay. The cost of a comprehensive plan, on average, is $3600.Triumph for President who dared to dream
Tuesday March 23, 2010
BARACK OBAMA has hailed a historic vote on healthcare reform in the US Congress, saying the $US940 billion ($1.03 trillion) revamp represented "another stone firmly laid in the foundation of the American dream".Employers have failed to help victims of workplace bullying
Friday February 12, 2010
Targets are brainwashed into feeling powerless and paralysed.
MAGISTRATE Peter Lauritsen's ruling on the culpability of those responsible for the subtle and sadistic workplace bullying that led to Brodie Panlock's death in 2006 may reduce the acceptance of such behaviour in the workplace.Yes, we can ... but so far, Obama hasn't
Saturday December 26, 2009
Less than 12 months into his presidency, Barack Obama is confronting an excruciating paradox. He is on the brink of being the first US president to deliver comprehensive reform of America's health-care system, a radical change for which he clearly had a mandate, and yet his popularity with voters has plummeted. He is increasingly regarded with either disappointment or downright distaste by legions of supporters who this time last year were still bathed in the euphoria of "yes we can".Expect Henry's report to strike a fair blow for tax simplicity
Saturday December 12, 2009
The Treasury secretary is concerned by tax law's growing complexity.Coalition threat to block IVF changes in Senate
Thursday August 20, 2009
THE Coalition is threatening to use its Senate majority to delay measures to reduce Medicare payments for IVF treatment, claiming they would prevent low-income couples from having babies.ACTU likely to change tack to follow the Europeans
Tuesday June 9, 2009
Unions throw their beanies into the parental leave ring, writes Anthony O'Donnell.A Wise Policy
Sunday July 20, 2008
If you can't afford insurance, you can't afford to travel, writes Jane E. Fraser.Free Insurance Offer
Saturday June 30, 2007
CHRYSLER is about to break new ground with its Dodge brand in Australia by becoming the first car maker to offer free comprehensive insurance.Insurance Loophole Will Leave Many In Dire Straits
Monday November 1, 2004
The potential asbestos victims of Sydney's demolition boom may have no chance of compensation, because only one in five asbestos removalists have enough insurance, according to the industry's peak body.Car Insurance Guide
Monday February 4, 2002
Gayle Bryant explains the main types of car insurance and how to choose the one to suit your circumstances.Help In 80 Minutes
Monday April 30, 2001
ON the morning of Thursday, March 22, Peter Minehan phoned the NRMA to pay his car's comprehensive insurance premium.