Ncsmith Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hi all I will be arriving in Australia in a few weeks on a 482 Visa (With the aim to get PR asap). During my time on 482 i understand i will not be fully covered by Medicare, but there is a reciprocal agreement between the UK and Australia. I also understand i need to get insurance for what this does not cover, so i guess my question is, does anyone recommend any insurers that cover specifically fror this at reasonable prices? I've seen all the big names around (Bupa etc), but it's not something i want to rush into, best to get this right and at a reasonable price if we can Thanks in advance Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopylu Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I would check out a comparison website where you can put in your specific requirements for cover. If you are not a PR then you will be limited to specific policies designed for temporary visa holders and don't qualify for the tax rebates for holding health insurance that PR and citizens get. I recommend getting extras cover as well as hospital cover if you wear glasses or like to get your teeth checked regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3go2Perth Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 The comparison sites only sell what they have been paid to.. they don’t include all policies from the companies they represent (I used to work for one). But they’re a good place to start to get an idea. Compare the market is ok. ISelect will bombard you with calls - avoid st all costs. There is a government website too (not as user friendly but includes all policies from all companies) and there’s a competitor for just not-for-profit & industry specific funds, called Members Own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3go2Perth Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Oh, and, some states have ambulance cover through other rates bills, most do not. Some policies include ambulance in their extras policy only, some have it in the hospital cover. Make sure you check as an ambulance will cost about $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 6 hours ago, 3go2Perth said: There is a government website too (not as user friendly but includes all policies from all companies) This is the government website - I recommend this to see all policies: https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/dynamic/search/start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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