The Senate has referred the The Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives Bill 2009, the Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 and the Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge — Fringe Benefits) Bill 2009 to the Senate Economics Committee for an Inquiry.

The Bills change the rate of the private health insurance rebate and increase the Medicare levy surcharge for higher income earners.

The Committee is due to report by 16 June 2009.