It can pay to get covered before you're 31
Once you have LHC applied to your Hospital premium, the loading will apply for 10 years of continuous Hospital cover.
For example, if you waited until 40 to get private Health Insurance you'll pay 20% more than someone on the same cover who joined before they were 31.
After 10 years of continuous Hospital cover, the LHC loading will stop on the 10-year anniversary date.