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Tax

Medicare Levy & MLS Surcharge 2026: Thresholds, Rates & How to Avoid the Extra Tax

Medicare Levy is 2% of taxable income. MLS surcharge adds 1.0%-1.5% for singles earning above $101K without hospital cover. 2026 thresholds, tier rates, and how basic hospital cover can save you money.

2 July 2026

OVHC and Visitor Health Cover for Australia 2026: A Complete Guide

Guide to Overseas Visitor Health Cover for 485, 600, 482, 590 and 870 visa holders. Covers product tiers, the OSHC to OVHC switch, condition 8501 compliance, and Flywire multi-currency payment options.

29 June 2026

Tax

Private health insurance and tax: the math

Whether the rebate-plus-surcharge-avoidance makes hospital cover cheaper than going without, across income tiers.

5 November 2025