April Fools’ Day will come with a sting in its tail this year, as private health insurance premiums are set to rise by an average of 3.73%.

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Perth Live host Oliver Peterson spoke with Matthew Koce, CEO of the Members Health Fund Alliance, about how punters can soften the blow.

“Don’t just rely on those commercial comparison services that charge fees and commissions; they don’t show you the full breadth of what’s out there all the time,” he said.

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