Medical Cover

Medicare Bulk Billing

Patients covered by Medicare are bulk billed, so there are usually no out of pocket expenses for consultations. This means that you will need a Medicare card of your own (a good idea anyway, especially if you are living away from home) or a duplicate of your family card.

If you have a current Health Care card from Centrelink, please take this with you to all consultations.

For more information visit the Medicare website - http://www.hic.gov.au

OSHC Worldcare

If you are on overseas student with OSHC Worldcare, your policy number will be recorded at the Health Service. The Health Service will forward your invoice to OSHC for direct payment of benefit. Costs are usually fully covered by OSHC Worldcare. Exceptions include pregnancy relate services if the length of your visa is for 3 months or less, and pre-existing conditions within 12 months of arrival in Australia. There may also be additional costs for medications, and vaccines. As well, if you need to see a specialist or have blood tests or x-rays, part of the cost may not be covered.

For more information regarding OSHC Worldcare visit the OSHC Worldcare website - https://www.oshcworldcare.com.au/

Medibank Private Overseas Health Cover

If you are an overseas student with Medibank Private Overseas Student Health Cover, your membership number should be recorded at the Health Service. You may then complete a claim form at the time of your consultation which the Health Service will forward to Medibank Private for direct payment of benefit. Costs are usually fully covered by Medibank Private. Exceptions include pregnancy related services if the length of your visa is for 3 months or less, and pre-existing conditions within 12 months of arrival in Australia. There may also be additional costs for medications, and vaccines. As well, if you need to see a specialist or have blood tests or x-rays, part of the cost may not be covered.

For more information regarding Overseas Student Health Cover, visit the Medibank website - http://www.medibank.com.au/Client/StaticPages/OSHCHome.aspx

ahm Health Insurance

If you are an overseas student with ahm Health Insurance, your policy nuber will be recorded at the Health Service. The Health Service will forward your invoice to OSHC for direct payment of benefit. Costs are usually fully covered by ahm Health Insurance. Exceptions includes pregnancy-related services if the length of your visa is for 3 months or less, and pre-existing conditions within 12 months of arrival in Australia. There may also be additional costs for medications and vaccines. If you need to see a specialist, have blood tests or x-rays, part of the cost may not be covered. For more information, please see www.ahm.com.au/7323/oshc/oshc.

If you are an overseas student not covered by OSHC Worldcare or Medibank Private Overseas Student Health Cover or ahm (eg.from Norway or Sweden), you are asked to pay at the time of consultation. There may be additional costs for pathology tests, x-rays and medications if these are required.