Who doesn't need OSHC cover to get a visa in Australia?

November 24, 2015

In order to study in Australia, it is a requirement for students to have OSHC. Due to deals respective governments have done amongst each other, the exceptions to this rule are students from Belgium; Norway; and Sweden.

Can I use an overseas insurer for my health care?

November 24, 2015

No. Only Australian-registered private health insurers can offer OSHC.

Medical Benefits Schedule ("MBS")

November 24, 2015

You may have noticed from your OSHC policy that benefits are mostly listed as a percentage of “MBS”.

Can I use travel insurance instead of OSHC when studying in Australia?

November 24, 2015

It's important that you purchase OSHC insurance when choosing Australia as your overseas study destination.

When will my visa be issued?

November 24, 2015

It is a visa requirement that from 1 July 2010, students must obtain OSHC for the proposed duration of their student visa.

Claiming money on my OSHC policy

November 24, 2015

If you have paid out money for a medical service that is eligible to be refunded under your OSHC policy, you should contact your insurer directly.

Cancelling my OSHC

November 24, 2015

You can only cancel your OSHC in certain circumstances. Obviously it is a requirement of your student visa that you maintain an active OSHC policy for the duration of your visa to study in Australia, so there are restrictions on the reasons for which you can cancel.

Is my OSHC impacted if I change institutions when in Australia?

November 24, 2015

One question that we have been asked many times is, “If I change institutions whilst I am an international student in Australia, do I have to change my OSHC?”

Can I change my OSHC provider?

November 24, 2015

You can choose to take out OSHC with your institutions provider, or with any of the five Australian OSHC providers.

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