Why do you need health insurance while studying abroad?
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Why do you need health insurance while studying abroad?
December 12, 2017
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Can I change my OSHC provider?
November 24, 2015
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Concerns with your OSHC policy?
November 24, 2015
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Important: OSHC waiting periods in Australia
November 24, 2015
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Why do you need health insurance while studying abroad?
December 12, 2017
You're preparing for your big trip overseas and your to-do list seems never-ending. While forgetting to pack your favourite brand of sunscreen is manageable, neglecting to secure your overseas student health cover (OSHC) can cause a major headache down the road.
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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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Concerns with your OSHC policy?
November 24, 2015
If you have a problem with your OSHC insurer, you can contact the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO).
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Important: OSHC waiting periods in Australia
November 24, 2015
Under OSHC policies mandated by the Australian Government, OSHC insurers may impose waiting periods for the following
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How do I renew a lapsed OSHC policy?
November 24, 2015
If your OSHC policy has expired, you are currently in breach of your student visa. This can have significant consequences for your ability to stay and study in Australia.
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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.
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Can I use an overseas insurer for my health care?
November 24, 2015
No. Only Australian-registered private health insurers can offer OSHC.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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