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What type of hospitals are there in Australia?

What type of hospitals are there in Australia?

OSHCstudents - In Australia, there are two main categories of hospital services that you can access: public and private, with several subsets that sit under each category. Read more to understand your hospital choices.
What’s the difference between Deductible and Copayment?

What’s the difference between Deductible and Copayment?

OSHCstudents - Health insurance deductibles and copayments are both types of cost-sharing, which refers to the way health insurance companies split the cost of your health care with you. So, what's the difference between deductible and copayment?
Visa subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) and OSHC

Visa subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) and OSHC

If you hold a valid Student visa at the time you apply for the Subclass 485 visa, you will already be covered under an Overseas Student Health Cover policy as a condition of your Student visa requirement. Your existing OSHC is considered acceptable health insurance at the time you lodge your 485 visa application and you should submit evidence of this with your visa application. 
How Overseas Visitors Health Cover works in Australia?

How Overseas Visitors Health Cover works in Australia?

Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) is a form of health insurance which is designed for visitors to Australia who do not have access to Australia's public Medicare system for medical or hospital expenses. OVHC insures against potential expenses you may incur if you require medical or hospital treatment.