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Research conducted by COTA Australia found many older Australians are questioning whether they will be able to afford to keep their private health insurance if the Government proceeds with plans to abolish the higher private health insurance rebate for people over 65.
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COTA Australia’s submission argues that fee transparency, including informed financial consent, must be a legally enforceable consumer right, with older Australians facing acute risk from unexpected medical costs and split billing practices.
COTA Australia Chief Executive Officer Patricia Sparrow said research conducted by COTA Australia backed other research which shows that seniors are looking to drop their private health insurance cover if the Federal Government pushes ahead with its planned changes.
Council on the Ageing Australia (COTA) has welcomed today’s announcement that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy will be made free through the National Immunisation Program for Australians aged 75 and over and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over, from 15 May.
COTA Australia has been working with the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Alliance since 2023 to improve consumer health literacy – particularly around medication. Resources available on this page.
Addressing ageism in healthcare will improve the experience of older Australians and support healthy ageing for people of every age, COTA Australia says. The call comes as the Australian Human …
COTA Australia and the COTA Energy Advocates responded to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) consultation seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the National Energy Retail Rules concerning life support protections.
COTA Australia’s submission is an opportunity to contribute to the development of the Draft C.A.R.E. Telehealth Principles.
Tell us what you think – Equality, Age and Gender in Australia – Take the survey. Ageing affects all of us, but it does not affect all of us in the same way. Whatever your experience of ageing, we want to hear from you.
Healthy ageing is about looking after yourself so you can stay well, maintain your independence and get the most out of life. There are many ways to age well.
Our CEO, Patricia Sparrow, recently sat down in Health in Focus’ Dr Katharine Bassett on Amplieo, to discuss how COTA is driving change in aged care, health and social inclusion. …