gillyml Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 My young friend is going out to Aus soon on a year long 417 working visa. I'd appreciate any advice on what sort of health cover he should be looking to buy. Also, what level of cover would he have on Medicaid? Is it the same as residents of Aus, or less? Thanks . Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 47 minutes ago, gillyml said: My young friend is going out to Aus soon on a year long 417 working visa. I'd appreciate any advice on what sort of health cover he should be looking to buy. Also, what level of cover would he have on Medicaid? Is it the same as residents of Aus, or less? Thanks . Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz He would be entitled to reciprocal (largely emergency) Medicare coverage only. No idea about Medicaid, they are a private insurer o you'd need to check their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyml Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Sorry I meant Medicare ( predictive text came up with Medicaid !) Yes I know he would get emergency cover with Medicare but wondered what people do to 'top up' their cover when they go over for a year. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I thought there were travel insurance options for WHV holders -he should get travel insurance for his time away, it covers things like lost belongings and repatriation in case of catastrophe as well as medical costs over what might be covered by a Medicare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Get a backpackers/WHV type of insurance. Plenty of places offer these policies. Shop around, easy to arrange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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