OSHCstudents – If you are moving to Australia on a student visa (subclass 500) or a visitor visa, you might be tempted to think: “It’s just health insurance, I’ll choose the...
18/08/2025 | 8091 Views
OSHCstudents – Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a mandatory and essential requirement for all international students coming to Australia for higher education or long-term stay....
20/04/2025 | 2494 Views
OSHCstudents – OSHC is not only about health coverage—it is directly tied to your Student Visa. The Department of Home Affairs mandates that all international students and their...
24/10/2024 | 4330 Views
OSHCstudents – When studying in Australia, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is not just a necessity—it’s a mandatory requirement to ensure international students have...
10/10/2024 | 2272 Views
OSHCstudents – As an international student in Australia, having Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is essential for managing medical and hospital expenses. If you are considering...
21/08/2024 | 2428 Views
OSHCstudents - Out-of-pocket expenses or gap fees for hospital treatment can really hurt, especially when you’re not expecting them. And while talking about money can be uncomfortable, it’s helpful to know there are ways you can decrease your risk of being hit with a gap-fee unexpectedly after medical treatment.
24/10/2022 | 4268 Views
OSHCstudents - When you go into a hospital, there are different costs for your treatment. These hospital costs depend on whether you are in a public or private hospital, or have private health insurance. It is essential to know what treatments you are covered for when you go to hospital, so you do not have any unexpected out-of-pocket costs after your hospital visit. You can choose to go into hospital as either a public or private patient. Even if you have private health insurance, you can still choose to be a public patient in a public hospital.
17/10/2022 | 5663 Views
OSHCstudents - If you pay for medical costs on the spot or afterwards, you may be eligible to claim back a portion or entire amount of the invoice.
14/10/2022 | 5788 Views
OSHCstudents - If you are a student, you are required to have an OSHC. If you are going to Australia for work, travel or other purposes, you need to purchase an OVHC.
30/09/2022 | 2803 Views
OSHCstudents - Benefits, membership costs and eligibility can vary greatly between insurers and insurance policies. When buying any health insurance take care to ensure the cover you select is suitable for your needs.
26/09/2022 | 2188 Views
OSHCstudents - There are a number of things that might make up the cost of your hospital stay, so we’ll try and break them down simply.
16/09/2022 | 2308 Views
OSHCstudents - Sometimes you don’t have the luxury to prepare for a hospital visit, such as in an emergency. However, if you’re going to the hospital for a pre-booked treatment, there are a few things you can do to make the process as smooth as possible, and help you recover as quickly as possible.
12/09/2022 | 2850 Views
