Choice launches 'Do I need health insurance' to cut through advertising campaigns

By Esther Han
Updated February 5 2017 - 6:14pm, first published January 19 2017 - 12:15am
Choice has launched a campaign called 'Do I need health insurance?' Photo: Louie Douvis
Choice has launched a campaign called 'Do I need health insurance?' Photo: Louie Douvis
Is health insurance for young people just money down the drain? Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Is health insurance for young people just money down the drain? Photo: Michel O'Sullivan

Consumer advocates are urging young Australians not to let "fear-laden" health insurance advertisements pressure them into taking out private health cover.