# Mary

Type: city

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-04**: Senate inquiry hears evidence — AMA president Danielle McMullen and older Australians warn the change will shift costs to public hospitals and force seniors to forgo GP and specialist care.
- **2026-05**: Budget measure announced — Government announces Australians over 65 will lose special treatment on health insurance rebates, projected to save $3 billion over four years.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Over-65s rebate cut: 44,000 may drop cover, AMA warns of hospital strain
2026-09-04 08:17:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Australia's plan to remove the over-65s health insurance rebate loading is projected to save $3 billion over four years, but the AMA warns it could shift costs onto already-strained public hospitals. Modelling diverges sharply on how many seniors will drop cover — 44,000 under government estimates versus 12,000 from University of Melbourne researchers. Older Australians who feel duty-bound to keep insurance may instead forgo GP visits and specialist care, raising longer-term health risks.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/over-65s-rebate-cut-44000-drop-cover

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