Plan to reduce private health rebates for older Australians to have ‘almost no impact’ on hospital system, expert says (opens in new tab)

Labor will push ahead with a plan to reduce insurance rebates, meaning three million older Australians to pay $250 extra a year for private healthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA leading health economist says the removal of higher private health insurance rebates for those aged 65 and over will have “almost no impact” on the public health system, despite backlash from insurers and advocacy groups.Before last wee...