Variable health fund rebates unfairly penalise Country Australians without access to Preferred Provider networks and restrict a patient's right to choose their own provider without fear or influence from the threat of financial disadvantage.

Patients shouldn't have to choose a health provider they don't feel comfortable with and they shouldn't have to drive for hours to avoid paying higher out of pocket expenses while paying the same insurance premiums as others.

We request the abolition of Preferred Provider Schemes and the establishment of the same rebate for a same premium.