Medibank Private under fire for secretly slashing coverage of hospital tests

By Julia Medew
Updated May 8 2015 - 5:10pm, first published April 28 2015 - 6:47pm
Phyllis Dixon, 89, is disputing a $1500 because of changes to her Medibank private health insurance. Photo: Eddie Jim
Phyllis Dixon, 89, is disputing a $1500 because of changes to her Medibank private health insurance. Photo: Eddie Jim

Australia's largest private health insurer is under fire for secretly slashing its coverage of common hospital tests, such as X-rays and CT scans, leaving some patients with large unexpected bills.

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