The cover provided through the RCHA varies from country to country and there are 11 countries with which Australia has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement in place:
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The RHCA was designed to provide subsidised health services for essential medical treatment but not to replace private travel health insurance for overseas travel. It allows Australians visiting these countries to gain access to subsidised health services for essential medical treatment. The RCHA was NOT designed to take the place of private travel insurance. It also does not provide cover for those who have travelled overseas for the specific purpose of receiving medical treatment.
The following are just some of the things not covered by the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement:
Even if you're travelling to a country with a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement, the Australian government recommends that you take out some form of travel insurance. The RHCA may not cover all medical costs in these countries. It also won't cover you for other travel mishaps such as cancellations, lost luggage and personal liability.
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