Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman

[b]What is the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman?[/b]

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman deals with inquiries and complaints about any aspect of private health insurance.

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman also provides and publishes independent information about private health insurance and the performance of health funds.

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman is independent of the private health funds, private and public hospitals and health service providers.

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman is an Australian Government agency and is funded by the Australian Government but acts independently of the Government in dealing with complaints and reporting.

[b]Who is the The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman?[/b]

Mr John Powlay was appointed The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman in November 2002.