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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.

If you are an overseas student not covered by OSHC Worldcare or Medibank Private Overseas Student Health Cover, 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.

For more information regarding OSHC Worldcare visit the OSHC Worldcare website.

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.

If you are an overseas student not covered by Medibank Private Overseas Student Health Cover (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.

For more information regarding Overseas Student Health Covervisit the Medibank website - http://www.medibank.com.au/productandservices/overseas/students/intro.asp