Medical premiums and the public system
Most of you will have seen the notices advising increased premiums in the last month, ranging from 16% to 22%.
It's been commented for a long time that medical inflation increases at roughly double the inflation rate, but this year, it's significantly more painful. Why?
It's mainly due to market conditions; however, the drivers of premiums aren't always transparent.
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