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Who writes this site

Every guide carries the name of the reporter who wrote it and the date its figures were last checked against the ATO, PrivateHealth.gov.au and the Department of Health. Plain Cover gives general information, not personal tax or financial advice.

Hannah Brooks

Reporter

Writes Plain Cover's guides to the Medicare Levy Surcharge and the thresholds that decide who pays it.

Writes about: Medicare Levy Surcharge, Hospital cover.

Liam Carter

Reporter

Writes Plain Cover's guides to the private health insurance rebate, Lifetime Health Cover and what they do to the premium you pay.

Writes about: Private health insurance rebate, Lifetime Health Cover.

Maya Singh

Reporter

Writes Plain Cover's guides to extras cover, switching funds and waiting periods.

Writes about: Extras cover, Switching funds, Waiting periods.