Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026

Summary

Amends the: Health Insurance Act 1973 and Private Health Insurance Act 2007 to enable the publication of information on medical fees charged by medical practitioners and likely out-of-pocket costs; and Private Health Insurance Act 2007 to require private health insurers to apply to the minister for approval to change the premiums charged under a complying health insurance product.