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Health Cover

Health Insurance for many Australian Visas

Are you coming to Australia to study on a 500 Student Visa, Visitor Visa, Working Visa etc.?

We can arrange health insurance through our partners that will cover the costs of any medical and hospital care while you’re here, as well as pay for just about everything else related to your medical care.

We will work out which cover is right for you.
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If you are 500 Student visa holders, it is a condition of your visa that you maintain health insurance throughout the entire duration of your studies in Australia. You must not arrive in Australia before your health insurance starts.

What’s Covered

Health Insurance helps you cover the cost of medical treatment while studying in Australia. Health Insurance benefits are similar to the cover Australians receive through Medicare (Australia’s public health care system)

Doctor’s appointments
Hospital costs
Emergency ambulance
Prescription medicine

If you are prescribed medicine from your doctor, you may be able to claim back money for items included in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

More about the 500 Student Visa

OSHC is a mandatory requirement as part of your visa application process unless you are exempt. Visas are issued by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

To find out more about this visa, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.