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Health insurance won’t cover everything - expert explains importance of medical contingency fund
09 Feb 2026 05:23 GMT
Last month, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) announced a pilot project launch called ‘NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme’ to test a contributory-style health-linked product.
This is similar to a tax-advantaged savings tool already …
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More than 660,000 women benefit from cheaper medicines in first year of Australia’s landmark health package
09 Feb 2026 01:13 GMT
In the year following the government’s landmark $792.9 million women’s health package, more than 660,000 women in Australia have accessed more than 2 million cheaper scripts for new contraceptives, menopausal hormone therapies and endometriosis treatment, …
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Women’s Health Package Delivers
08 Feb 2026 22:05 GMT
Department of Health
Twelve months after the landmark $792.9 million women’s health package, the Australian Government is continuing to deliver on its promise of more choice, lower costs and better care for Australian women and girls.
Since announcing our …
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The Evolving World of Healthcare Financing: How to Choose the Best Option in 2026
08 Feb 2026 20:04 GMT
… near-universal coverage through taxation or mandatory contributions to a health insurance fund … services.
4. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Medical Credit
Health Savings Accounts, or … the premium. Look at deductibles, copays, and maximum out of pocket …
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Travel Insurance for Senior Citizens Above 70 and 80: Special Plans and Limits
08 Feb 2026 01:57 GMT
… checks.
Senior Citizen Travel Medical Insurance
Medical-focused plans prioritise emergency treatment … seniors should still review exclusions, copayments, and sub-limits. Policy … making complete health disclosures can help families select coverage that aligns …
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My Spin: The healthcare election
08 Feb 2026 00:07 GMT
What's the number one issue concerning people right now? Yes, folks are concerned with pocketbook issues like the price of groceries, housing and utilities, and some are concerned with immigration, but KFF (the Kaiser Family Foundation) has just …
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Letter to the Editor: Why must ordinary Vermonters choose between eating and staying healthy?
07 Feb 2026 23:34 GMT
… struggled to pay their health insurance premiums last year are … who buy their health insurance through Vermont’s healthcare exchange. On average … the fruit or postpone a medical appointment; or the senior … do before, because the copay alone would wipe out a …
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5 Countries Where Expats Save Big on Quality Health Care Compared to US Expenses
07 Feb 2026 20:14 GMT
… S. for Health Care
High health care costs, coverage gaps, and … often without copays. Expat Cepee Tabibian says private insurance runs about … tied to jobs for health coverage and can access … Medications are often far cheaper, as well.
What Makes These Healthcare …
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Healthcare costs are soaring. Will it sway your vote?
07 Feb 2026 10:37 GMT
Feb. 7, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET
A recent KFF poll indicates that rising healthcare costs are a top concern for voters ahead of the November elections.
Premiums for millions of Americans with ACA marketplace insurance have more than doubled after tax credits …