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flag Australian insurers raised top hospital cover prices up to 90% by replacing cheap policies with pricier ones under similar names, sparking consumer backlash.

flag Australian health insurers are facing criticism for sharply raising top-tier hospital cover prices, with Gold policy premiums up 58% over five years—far exceeding official averages—due to "phoenixing," where insurers replace cheaper policies with higher-priced ones under similar names. flag Major providers including Bupa, Medibank, and HCF have increased rates by over 90% in some cases, bypassing annual caps by rebranding policies. flag CHOICE warns consumers about lack of transparency and rising costs, while also offering a free, unbiased tool to compare travel insurance across 30+ providers, emphasizing the need to review coverage for trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and pre-existing conditions.

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