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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Health

Private matters: getting frank about healthcare terms

Couple discussing insurance while checking bills.

Has a hefty load of healthcare lingo given you a sore head? Between levies, loadings and penalties, it’s easy to feel jaded by the jargon. However, if you’re entering your late 20s, the (somewhat uncomfortable) truth is that you’re approaching the no-turning-back years that could affect the healthcare costs you’ll pay for decades. It’s worth thinking about your options, especially before tax time.

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