To work out your eligibility to a private health insurance rebate, we test your income against either the single or family income thresholds. Your family status on 30 June determines which threshold applies to you. The income thresholds and rates for 2017–18 are on this page.
Family status | Base tier | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single | $90,000 or less | $90,001 – $105,000 | $105,001 – $140,000 | $140,001 or more |
Family | $180,000 or less | $180,001 – $210,000 | $210,001 – $280,000 | $280,001 or more |
Rebate if the oldest person covered by the policy is: | Base tier | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Under 65 | 25.934% | 17.289% | 8.644% | 0.000% |
65 – 69 | 30.256% | 21.612% | 12.966% | 0.000% |
70+ | 34.579% | 25.934% | 17.289% | 0.000% |
Rebate if the oldest person covered by the policy is: | Base tier | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Under 65 | 25.415% | 16.943% | 8.471% | 0.000% |
65 – 69 | 29.651% | 21.180% | 12.707% | 0.000% |
70+ | 33.887% | 25.415% | 16.943% | 0.000% |