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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 Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) 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
CAE’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.overseasstudenthealth.com – 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/home/newtonib/overseasstudents
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. ICAE publishes approximate OSHC costs on our International Student Fees page. You can also download BUPA’s price list [PDF] and brochure [PDF] for further information.
BUPA Overseas Student Health Cover \ Orientation Video
This video gives a short introduction of what BUPA offers to international students.
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