London-based international medical insurer Medicare International has now added 'passive war cover' as an option on its health polices to provide coverage for contractors and workers in war torn nations. Medicare has recognized there is a growing number of people working in and around zones of conflict in the world and has tried to cater to contractors…

The federal government is trying to rally support behind a bill in the Australian Senate which would impact private medical insurance rebates for some Australians. The proposal seeks to rule out a 30% rebate on private medical insurance policies for any individuals earning over AUD$75,000 and families earning over AUD$150,000 annually. The Treasurer for the Labor government is saying this measure…