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Overseas Workers Cover - Want 8 weeks free?

Join and maintain Medibank Overseas Workers Health Cover and you could get 8 weeks free. Offer ends 30 September 2026. T&Cs apply.*

Use promo code: WORKER8
 

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

Medibank health insurance members can chat to a registered nurse or mental health professional and get guidance on what they can do next. Call 1800 644 325 or chat online any time of the day or night, 7 days a week at no extra cost.&

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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.^

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

This information below is sourced from the Department of Home Affairs website and is accurate as of May 2026.

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417 / 462 - Working Holiday visa

The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 and 462) allows visitors aged 18 to 30 years old (or 35 for some countries) to enjoy an extended holiday in Australia and work to help fund their trip.

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870 - Sponsored Parent visa

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.

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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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Things you should know

 For Accidents that occur in Australia after your cover starts. Must seek medical treatment within 7 days, and receive hospital treatment within 12 months, of the Accident occurring. Excludes claims covered by third parties and our Private Room Promise. Out of pockets may apply.

& Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may 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.