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Thanks for sharing that. But in this case we are facing a situation where they are paying more for less coverage. If age justifies that much of a premium, we would be charged that already. Their age and all factors are already considered in the current cover while on Subclass 600 Visitor Visa (Medibank). Just because the Visa Subclass changes, it doesn't make sense the premium should double. Because there are barely any insurance providers for Subclass 870 visa, we are staring at a huge bill that covers less for them with Allianz. Hoping to find out if anyone else on 870 Visa have found other providers outside of Allianz. Thanks, I contacted BUPA just now. They said that Cover can't be used for over 70s or for Subclass 870.

Currently facing the same dilemma. Allianz seems to be the only available option? https://www.finder.com.au/870-visa-health-insurance (ignore the pricing on that page, wildly inaccurate, once you generate a quote on the Allianz website it'll give you actual price) It's pretty bad. My parents are moving to a 870 visa from a Subclass 600 visa. We are also researching what to do about their insurance. Their current Overseas Visitor Health Insurance from Medibank costs $375p.m and includes medical services provided by a doctor, which are listed in the government’s Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). example: • general practitioner (GP) consultations. • other medical services provided out-of-hospital (for example, specialists, pathology and x-rays). • in-hospital medical services provided as part of an Included service (for example, surgeon and anaesthetist fees) • allied health services billed with an MBS item number (for example, eye checks and services related to chronic disease management plans), except psychology services. The equivalent with Allianz is their Standard Visitors Cover for 870 visa - which is about $800pm! More than twice the cost. Has anyone found better coverage?