Those with private health cover who think they're covered need to carefully read the fine print in the policy. A lot of insurers only cover for one trip per injury, a friend broke her leg, got ambulance to nearest hospital who then sent her on to a larger hospital for specialist care (I'm talking rural here, bit of distance between hospitals). GMHBA only paid for one, at least she had the choice of which one - $5000 or $9000. Ambo cover is a no brainer in aus. |