OSHCstudents - Navigating Australia's healthcare system can be challenging due to its complexity. Understanding how a hospital operates will help you make the best choices for you and your family's care if you require hospitalization.

OSHCstudents - If you are a visitor to Australia, it may be a requirement of your visa that you need to hold a form of Overseas Visitors Health Cover. This includes applicants for the visa subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage), visa subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa, and other visas that include condition 8501: Health Cover.

OSHCstudents - It is impossible to explain the UK healthcare system without drawing upon the history of the NHS. Launched in July 1948, it is known worldwide for being the first healthcare system funded by general taxation, which provides free care at the point of use. Moreover, it fully recognizes health as a right, meaning that free care is granted on the basis of need rather than the payment of fees or insurance. In simpler words, if you are relocating to the UK, you will have access to free healthcare via the NHS. Even though the standard of medical facilities is good, be warned: the waiting lists can be long, and your choices might be limited.

OSHCstudents - When you purchase health insurance, you may come across some terms such as copay, coinsurance, or deductible. What do these terms mean? Common health insurance terms can be confusing. But learning the definitions can help you to better understand your plan and use it to your benefit.

OSHCstudents – Choosing among many health insurance options can be overwhelming. But don’t be discouraged! See the list of 10 questions below to help you sort through different...

OSHCstudents - If you or a friend are dealing with anxiety or depression, you might have questions about where to turn.  Seeing a psychologist can be a helpful step towards managing anxiety and depression. You may be able to claim some of the cost with Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Overseas student health cover (OSHC) assists international students in paying the cost of medical and healthcare they may need while studying in Australia.

OSHCstudents - A referral is a written request from one health professional to another health professional or health service, asking them to diagnose or treat you for a particular condition.

OSHCstudents - How are doctors' fee set? How much of the doctor's bill will OSHC cover? Find out how doctors' fees are set in Australia so that you can fully prepare yourself if you need to visit a doctor.

OSHCstudents - Before you receive your treatment you are entitled to ask your doctor or health care provider, your health insurer, and your hospital about any extra money you may have to pay out of your own pocket, commonly known as a ‘gap’ payment. Knowing how much your treatment will cost is called Informed Financial Consent.