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Democrats Make Deal On Health Plan

Friday September 24, 1999
The Federal Government's latest attempt to boost private health insurance coverage is set to go ahead after a compromise deal was struck with the Australian Democrats. The Government has agreed to a number of concessions on its Lifetime Health Cover to win the support of the Democrats in the Sena

Health Cover: Wealthy To Pay Up

Friday September 24, 1999
Thousands of upper-income earners with cheap health insurance will be forced to pay the 1 per cent Medicare surcharge under regulations planned by the Federal Government. The Government also plans a campaign urging doctors to reveal to patients before their treatment how much they face in gap pa