Insurance assessor examining roof and interior storm damage at an Australian home.
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How to Make a Home Insurance Claim After Storm Damage: Step-by-Step

Contact your insurer immediately after ensuring safety. Document all damage with photos and videos. Provide your policy number and damage details. An assessor will inspect your property within days to weeks. Your insurer will then approve repairs or offer a cash settlement based on your policy coverage. Storm season hits Australia hard. One minute your home is fine. The next…

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Australian couple reviewing private hospital cover documents to avoid the Medicare Levy Surcharge at tax time.
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Medicare Levy Surcharge: when hospital cover saves you tax (and when it doesn’t)

Higher-income Australians face an extra tax if they don't hold eligible private hospital cover. The Medicare Levy Surcharge can add up to 1.5% to your annual tax bill — that's…

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