The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is renewing calls for the Labor Government to scrap the cut to the private health insurance rebate for Australian’s aged over 65. “Health officials have admitted the Government doesn’t know how many of the three million older Australians affected are pensioners; however, they concede many older Australians really value private health insurance. Article continues after this ad Advertisement“That’s why so many work hard and save to be able to pay for private health cover.” “I receive $162 per fortnight as a carer payment and with rising rates, rego, fuel, food and general health costs – it’s incredibly tough”, Mr Orpin said. “How many people will ditch their private health and then be a burden on the public system?