Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a special form of health insurance for international students to ensure they can obtain proper and complete medical care when they are studying in Australia. Overseas Student Health Cover is required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to obtain a student visa.
What Does OSHC Cover?
Coverage will differ depending on the provider you choose and whether or not you decide to purchase extras such as family cover or optical. However, generally you should be covered for the following:
- Emergency services.
- Hospital admission.
- General practitioner and specialist services.
- X-rays and pathology.
Choosing an OSHC Provider
ICAE’s preferred OSHC partner is BUPA. We recommend you visit their website to find out more information about BUPA’s OSHC options: www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/cover/oshc
If you request ICAE to arrange OSHC on your behalf, we will secure your OSHC with BUPA.
You may also arrange OSHC yourself through a number of providers in Australia. Some agencies may have a preferred provider so you have the choice which health insurance provider you decide to purchase your OSHC from. Here is a list of eligible OSHC providers:
If you request ICAE to arrange OSHC on your behalf, we will secure your OSHC with BUPA.
You may also arrange OSHC yourself through a number of providers in Australia. Some agencies may have a preferred provider so you have the choice which health insurance provider you decide to purchase your OSHC from. Here is a list of eligible OSHC providers:
- Australian Health Management (AHM): www.ahmoshc.com/english.aspx
- BUPA Australia: www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc – ICAE’s preferred partner
- Medibank Private: www.medibank.com.au/Client/StaticPages/OSHCHome.aspx
- OSHC Worldcare: www.oshcworldcare.com.au
- NIB OSHC: www.nib.com.au/overseas-students
How Much Does Overseas Student Health Cover Cost?
Costs will vary for every student depending on the length of their course, whether they are bringing family members and whether they require any extras cover.
BUPA Overseas Student Health Cover prices 2018 if arranged by ICAE
1 year course: 15 months OSHC Cover |
2 year course: 27 months OSHC Cover |
3 year course: 39 months OSHC Cover |
Single A$770 |
Single A$1,385 |
Single A$2,185 |
Couple A$2,665 |
Couple A$4,795 |
Couple A$7,465 |
Family A$4,005 |
Family A$7,210 |
Family A$11,650 |
BUPA Overseas Student Health Cover Orientation Video
This video gives a short introduction of what BUPA offers to international students. Alternatively you may find out more here.
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