International students undertaking formal studies in Australia, and their dependents (for example, spouses and children under 18 years old), must obtain OSHC.
It includes cover for:
visits to the doctor
some hospital treatment
ambulance cover, and
limited pharmaceuticals (medicines)
OSHC insurers can provide a range of different OSHC products. These may range from a basic product which covers only the compulsory minimum services to comprehensive products which cover, in addition to the compulsory minimum services, extra services as specified under the particular policy.
OSHC is offered by certain insurers under a Deed of Agreement with the Department of Health to provide adequate health insurance to students at a reasonable cost. Only a small number of registered Health Insurers offer OSHC:
Allianz Care Australia (Peoplecare)
www.allianzcare.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc.html
Health Insurer | Website |
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Hostels and Guesthouses | www.ahmoshc.com |
BUPA Australia | www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc |
CBHS International Health OSHC | www.cbhsinternationalhealth.com.au/overseas-students-oshc |
Medibank Private | www.medibank.com.au |
OSHC NIB | www.nib.com.au |