International Students
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
As an international student in Australia, it is a condition of your Student Visa that you maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your stay. OSHC helps cover the cost of medical care, hospital treatment, ambulance services, and limited pharmaceuticals while you are in Australia.
You can purchase OSHC from a range of Australian Government-approved health insurers. Some of the major providers include:
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Allianz Care Australia
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Bupa Australia
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Medibank Private
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nib OSHC
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ahm OSHC
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CBHS International Health
You are free to choose any approved provider that best suits your budget and health care needs. Many providers offer online application and payment options, with the ability to organise cover before you arrive in Australia. You must ensure your OSHC policy starts from the day you arrive and continues without gaps until your visa expires.
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You must have arranged OSHC before you apply for your Student Visa because you need to provide proof of OSHC (policy details or certificate) as part of your visa application. We ask that you provide your proof of OSHC when accepting your Letter of Offer.
https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/health_insurance/overseas/overseas_student_health_cover.htm