Why choose Medibank's Overseas Health Cover?

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.

 

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24/7 Medibank Nurse & Mental Health Support

Need Support? Chat with a registered nurse or mental health professional over the phone or online to discuss health questions or concerns at no extra cost1. Call 1800 644 325 or log in to My Medibank to chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Visa compliant cover

Medibank offers a range of cover options that can meet your visa health insurance requirements for working or studying in Australia.

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Protect against the unexpected

No matter which Medibank Overseas Workers Health Cover you choose, your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance Australia-wide.+

You have a range of health covers to choose from

Each one includes unlimited emergency ambulance cover.^ Plus, if you purchase a condition 8501 compliant cover online, you’ll get your visa health insurance certificate straight away.

Things you should know

Waiting periods, annual limits and out-of-pocket expenses apply.

^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.

+Any Excluded service will be treated as an Included service where you require hospital treatment as a result of injuries sustained in an Accident after joining this cover and within 12 months of the date the Accident occurred. The Accident must have occured in Australia while the cover was not suspended. Treatment must be sought within 7 days of the Accident. Excludes claims covered by third parties such as WorkCover.

~Services not provided by a doctor but are billed with an MBS item number. For example, eye checks and services related to chronic disease and mental health management plans, where they fall under an Included service under your Hospital cover.

*Only at Members’ Choice providers. Up to annual limits. Members Choice not available in all areas. Waiting periods apply including 12 months for some dental services.

#Waiting period may apply. Limited to two dental check-ups annually on all extras. Not available in all areas.

**Up to annual limits. Waiting periods may apply. Some services, like lens coating, aren’t included.

 

The Medibank Overseas Health Covers above are suitable for working holiday makers on the below visas:

Please note that if your visa is subject to Condition 8501, you should choose a cover from the above that is 8501 compliant.

This information is sourced from the Department of Home Affairs website and is accurate as of 13th October 2023.

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Visa subclass 417

The Working Holiday visa allows you to stay in Australia as a visitor for 12 months (and longer if you also meet the work requirements), and you can work while you are here. This might be an appropriate visa if you want to work in Australia to fund an extended holiday here, and you're from one of the 19 eligible countries.

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Visa subclass 462

The Work and Holiday visa is similar to the Working Holiday visa and also allows you to stay and work in Australia as a visitor for 12 months (and longer if you also meet the work requirements). If you're from one of the 24 eligible countries, this visa may carry additional language and educational requirements, as well as a letter of support from your Government.

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Not sure what you're looking for?

Speak to one of our friendly staff about your cover options. Call 1300 981 380 or request a call

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Learn more about Australia's healthcare system

If you need medical attention while you’re in Australia and you don’t have health cover it can be very expensive, whether you’re treated in the public or the private healthcare system. Find out more about the differences between the private and public healthcare system.

Need some help?

We’re here to help you choose the health cover that matches your needs while you’re in Australia. 
Contact Medibank how it suits you; messaging, WeChat, in-store or by phone.

Overseas students (OSHC)

Message one of our friendly staff about your cover options.

Visitor, working and working holiday (OVHC)

Speak to one of our friendly staff for sales and policy enquiries.

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