medicare
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Medicare Number Leak: Why Protecting User Creds Matters
2Over the last couple of days, a major privacy story has broken with a journalist from The Guardian buying their Medicare records from a source on the dark web. Today, Health Minister Alan Tudge has said the data, which can be bought for around $25 per record, is not part of a massive leak but…
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Ask LH: When Should I Consider Getting Private Health Insurance?
Dear Lifehacker, When does private health insurance become worth it? With all the rules surrounding tax breaks (or penalties) for not having it, it can be difficult to decide if it’s a good use of my money. Thanks, Privatised
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Ask LH: Do I Need Full Hospital Cover?
Dear Lifehacker, As a 25 year old male with a long-term partner, with no medical problems, do I need hospital cover or can I get away with just extras cover? Thanks, Insurance Investigator