Navigating a new healthcare system in a new country can be difficult.
We're here to help make it simple for you.
Joining Medibank means becoming part of a trusted Australian health insurance provider with over 4.1 million members Australia wide.
Protect your health with our great value overseas student health insurance.
Visa Compliant Cover
Medibank Overseas Student Health Cover meet the requirements set out by the Australian Government and are 100% compliant for applying for or renewing, a Student visa.
24/7 Student Health and Support Line
Access a range of health support like a registered nurse, counselling services, emergency legal advice, travel document assistance, interpreter and more!
Online Doctor
With Online Doctor, you can have an online consultation with a qualified medical doctor through the OSHC app.1
Unlimited Emergency Ambulance
No matter which Medibank Overseas Student Health Cover you choose, your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance Australia-wide.2
Student Rewards Plus
Medibank awarded Canstar’s ‘Outstanding Value’ for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
We’re proud to offer health insurance products which deliver outstanding value to overseas students. And we’ve got the awards to prove it.
We offer two overseas health products for students
The Medibank OSHC App
Our app makes it easy to view your cover details, submit claims, access health advice support services, and find a health service provider.
Want to know more?
Here are some things worth knowing
Understand the Australian health system
Find out more about the differences between private and public hospitals admissions within the Australian healthcare system.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more about things like waiting periods and pre-existing conditions or check our list of word definitions in the glossary.
Ways to contact us
Need some help or have a question? Find your preferred way to contact Medibank by phone, WeChat or request a call back option.
Things you should know:
1. Medibank may pay benefits towards video/audio doctor consultations. No benefits are payable by Medibank OSHC for text only consults. Waiting times may vary depending on doctor availability. You are unable to receive e-prescriptions, specialist referrals, diagnostic requests through the Online Doctor service. Online Doctor is offered on a trial basis and may be discontinued at any time. For privacy reasons, Partners and Dependants on a policy may not access Online Doctor through the Medibank OSHC app.
2 For ambulance attendance and transportation to a hospital where immediate professional attention is required and your medical condition is such that you couldn't be transported any other way.
3 Student Rewards Plus is for Medibank OSHC members only.