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Waiting periods – things you should know

Waiting periods – things you should know

A waiting period is the time you need to wait before a benefit is available. Some costs, such as medical expenses relating to a pre-existing condition, are not covered during your waiting period. You can claim for benefits available on your policy for expenses incurred after the waiting period has ended.
How Much Does OSHC Cost?

How Much Does OSHC Cost?

Students coming to study in Australia must buy an OSHC policy for the entire length of their student visa, which can range from 1 year to 5 years. You might think that a 3-year policy, for example, would cost three times as much as a 1-year policy, but it probably costs more. The premium costs per year for a policy can increase for longer student visas.
Understand your OSHC (Part 2)

Understand your OSHC (Part 2)

Understand your OSHC. On a student visa, you’re required to have adequate health insurance from the day you arrive in Australia, for the entire duration of your student visa.
Why do overseas students need OSHC?

Why do overseas students need OSHC?

Why do overseas students need OSHC? Medical costs can be expensive. If you’re visiting Australia and you’re not covered by health insurance or Medicare, hospital treatment can cost you more than $1500 per day.
Transport smart cards in Australia

Transport smart cards in Australia

Public transport in Australia offers four main options: train, bus, ferry and light rail. Not every city has a river or harbour network so ferries won’t be available and light rail (also known as trams) are not in use in all cities either.