Understand your OSHC (Part 2)
Understand your OSHC. On a student visa, you’re required to have adequate health insurance from the day you arrive in Australia, for the entire duration of your student visa.
Why do overseas students need OSHC?
Why do overseas students need OSHC? Medical costs can be expensive. If you’re visiting Australia and you’re not covered by health insurance or Medicare, hospital treatment can cost you more than $1500 per day.
Understand more about OSHC (Part 1)
OSHC is a requirement of your student visa. You’ll need to maintain adequate health insurance for the entire duration of your stay while you’re on the student visa.
Help you find the most affordable OSHC plan
OSHC (Overseas Students Health Cover) assists international students to meet the costs of medical and hospital care while studying in Australia. You need to purchase the right OSHC plan to submit study visa ( subclass 500).
How to order membership card – OVHC NIB IMAN
How to order membership card OVHC Medibank
How to order membership card – OVHC Bupa
How to order membership card OVHC Medibank
How to order membership card – OVHC Allianz Care Australia
How to order membership card OVHC Medibank
How to order membership card – OVHC Medibank
How to order membership card OVHC Medibank
Find a doctor of OVHC
Access these links and fill all required information to find a doctor near you. OSHC ALLIANZ: https://allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/find-doctor/
Pre-existing conditions explained
OSHC Students - There is a waiting period for pre-existing conditions. You cannot claim for costs arising during the waiting period if such costs arise from a pre-existing condition.
Frequently Asked Questions – International Student Healthcare
OSHC students - International students often have questions about healthcare in Australia and their health insurance. Below we have answered some of the most frequently asked ones.
What if I have a problem with my OSHC insurer?
OSHC Students - OSHC is insurance to assist international students meet the costs of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia. OSHC will also pay limited benefits for pharmaceuticals and ambulance services
