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What are the differences between hospitals?
In Australia, there are two main categories of hospital services that you can access: public and private, with several subsets that sit under each category.
When should my OSHC insurance policy start and end?
The Australian Government requires you have continuous OSHC for the entire length of your stay in Australia. You can purchase OSHC for the proposed length of your Student Visa.
What are the student visa requirements and eligibility for OSHC?
To meet the student visa requirements and eligibility for OSHC the Australian Government requires that you have continuous OSHC for the entire length of your stay in Australia.
Health cover for international students in Australia
In Australia, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a mandatory requirement of your student visa unless an exception applies. You must have OSHC for the entire time you are studying here.
Will you have to wait again if you change your health insurance?
If you’re swapping to an equal level of cover, by law, you won’t have to wait again. This is important because it protects your choices. You need to be able to weigh up your choices, without being penalised.
Why are there waiting periods? Why are there waiting periods?
What is a waiting period? Why are there waiting periods? See more information as belows:
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