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Noel in the News: the private health rebate cut aimed at the over-65s

November 04, 2026 • health costs • Noel in the News • nw-curated • private health insurance • retirement planning • source-canberratimes

Noel Whittaker examines Labor's plan to scrap the extra private health insurance rebate for over-65s from April 2027. Here's what the change would mean if you're in your 50s and already planning around health costs in retirement.