PhoebeM Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi All, Sorry if this has been asked, I tried looking for the answer but could not find it on here, or anywhere else! I have just been granted my 309 Provisional Defacto Visa and will be flying to Aus next Wednesday. Just had a panic as to whether or not I need travel insurance? I've been to Australia before so know I have to enroll in Medicare, but does that cover everything? Should I just get travel insurance until I am settled and get private? Sorry for all the questions, hoping someone can help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engaus Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) You will be covered by Medicare once you arrive but you should think about travel insurance to cover your journey over - e.g what happens when if your luggage is lost? Or your delayed? apply for Medicare when you arrive. They will give you a temporary card (bit of paper) so your covered until you receive your card in the mail. Even if you don't get Medicare for a few days and need coverage in the mean time you can pay and just claim it back once you sign up to Medicare. Edited February 19, 2015 by engaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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