Medibank Overseas Visitor Health Cover
Medibank OVHC offers health cover that meets the condition for visa subclass 601, 601, 651, 417, 485 and more.
Key takeaways
- Medibank offers various OVHC policies, including those that meet the 8501 visa condition.
- Some services may be subject to waiting periods.
- You can claim straight away for out-of-hospital medical services.
Why do you need OVHC?
To satisfy your visa requirements, you might need to have some form of healthcare in place. Medibank offers Overseas Visitor Health Cover for most visa holders, such as student cover, workers and visitors visa cover and more, including covers meeting the 8501 visa condition. Read below to find out what Medibank OVHC covers and whether it is the right cover for you.
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Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC)
- Overseas Visitors Comprehensive Medical. Great value Hospital cover that meets any visa health insurance requirements (condition 8501). Suitable for visitors who want comprehensive in-hospital support but don't need cover for outpatient services, such as GP visits.
- Overseas Visitors Starter Hospital and Medical. This mid-level range of cover offers protection for young people visiting Australia. It covers hospital treatments including heart, joint and cancer. However, if you need health insurance for your visa, this option does not meet condition 8501 as required.
Working Visa Health Cover
- Overseas Workers Base Hospital. This provides you with basic treatment as an admitted patient in a public or private hospital and satisfies your visa requirements.
- Overseas Workers Standard Hospital and Medical. Helps cover the cost of everyday medical services like seeing a GP. Outpatient pregnancy and birth services are not included.
- Overseas Workers Advanced Hospital and Medical. This comprehensive hospital cover includes pregnancy and birth and assisted reproductive services, heart and vascular system admissions and benefits towards GP visits, x-rays and blood tests.
- Overseas Workers Premium Hospital, Medical and Extras. As well as comprehensive hospital cover, this also cover extras, which includes out of hospital services like dental and physiotherapy.
Student Cover
- Essentials OSHC. Cover that meets your student visa health insurance requirements (for all course types), while helping towards your hospital and medical needs. Purchase online quickly and easily.
- Comprehensive OSHC. Cover that meets your student visa health insurance requirements (for all course types), helps towards your hospital and medical costs, as well as providing added value above Essentials OSHC. This product is only available through selected universities and schools. Check with your institution to see if you are eligible for this cover.
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