JR1988 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Im off to oz in a couple weeks and want to make sure im covered if something happens, ive just been looking around at insurance and found out about medicare. Is this enough for a UK citizen going on a 417 WHV or do i need travel insurance? Theres so much different information out there! Does medicare bill the NHS if you use it while in oz? If i do need more than medicare is it just a case of shopping around or are there comparison sites or even insurers for travellers on a WHV ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It's emergency reciprocal cover. When travelling I think having travel insurance is a good thing. It can cover luggage, personal effects, repatriation in event of accident or death and more. Plentt of good insurance to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1988 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 found some quotes around £100 a year so not too bad, is it worth getting both medicare and insurance so you dont have to claim if you just visit a doctor etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got Medicare and insurance. I used go walkabout but didn't have to claim in my 10 months there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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