Barrywelsh Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Hi, I just wondered if any diabetics have successfully passed the medical? - for a 189/190/489 visa The reason I ask is that I have had conflicting advice. I was under the impression from my agent who said that it will not cause an issue unless you have complications. I have contacted another agent who is well known in the medical side of migration and I received email from his assistant stating that Type 1 diabetes cost approx $4000 per year and is assessed on a lifetime estimate. This obviously takes it over $40000 and a fail. This means no diabetics should ever pass - i know this is not the case from what I have read on here. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Hi @Barrywelsh I have also seen plenty of people get the visa. Have you had a chat with George Lombard? He is the go to person for health conditions although please bear in mind I don’t think agents are allowed to comment on cases if you have already employed the services of another, it’s some ethical law I think. Have a look at this post a few months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrywelsh Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thanks for your reply. yes I had contacted George Lombard and got an email from a member of his staff who suggested that the average diabetic without complications cost around $4000 per year. This would be assessed until age 68. Hence going well over the $40000 threshold. I’m just a bit confused as I have read on various forums that people have passed without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I've type 1 diabetes and got my visa (it was a 175 in those days) without any issue (it took a few extra weeks for my medical to be approved that's all). I don't know the ins and outs of how the financials of a condition are assessed but what I will say is that you would expect a person with a skill in demand to pay more that $4,000 a year in tax so even if it does cost the Australian Government $4,000 a year they're making something on the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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