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OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER

Allianz Care Student Visa Health Insurance (OSHC)

Health cover for international students studying in Australia on a Student visa (subclass 500).

✓ Meets Student visa OSHC requirements✓ Hospital & medical benefits✓ Emergency ambulance cover
100%of MBS fee for outpatient GP visits
85%of MBS fee for outpatient specialists
100%of insurable emergency ambulance costs
24/7member support services
WHAT'S COVERED

Key Allianz Care OSHC benefits

Allianz Care offers OSHC Standard and OSHC Essentials. The benefits below summarise important areas of cover; the exact benefit depends on the service and policy.

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Doctors & specialists

Out-of-hospital GP visits are covered at 100% of the MBS fee, while outpatient specialist services are generally covered at 85% of the MBS fee.

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Hospital treatment

Includes benefits for eligible medical services in hospital and accommodation in public hospitals and contracted private hospitals, subject to policy terms.

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Emergency ambulance

Emergency ambulance transport and eligible on-the-spot emergency treatment are covered according to the policy conditions.

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Prescription medicines

Benefits are available for eligible prescription medicines and approved vaccinations, with per-item and annual limits that differ between Standard and Essentials.

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X-rays & blood tests

Eligible outpatient pathology and radiology services are generally covered at 85% of the MBS fee.

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Student support

Members can access the Allianz MyHealth app, telehealth, a direct-billing medical network and 24/7 assistance services.

CHOOSING COVER

OSHC Standard or OSHC Essentials?

Both are designed to meet Student visa OSHC requirements, but the benefits are not identical.

OSHC STANDARD

Core student health cover

Hospital and medical cover for international students, including GP, specialist, hospital, ambulance, medical tests and eligible prescription medicine benefits.

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OSHC ESSENTIALS

Additional benefits

Includes the core hospital and medical cover plus additional benefits, including higher annual limits for eligible medicines and approved vaccinations and other policy benefits.

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WHO CAN BE COVERED?

Single, Dual & Multi-family OSHC

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Single

For the overseas student who is the primary Student visa holder or applicant.

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Dual family

For the primary student with a partner, or the primary student with dependent children.

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Multi-family

For the primary student, a partner and dependent children.

Important: Allianz Care states that a secondary Student visa holder or dependant must be insured under the same policy as the primary Student visa holder.
WAITING PERIODS

Understand waiting periods before you buy

Some treatment can have a waiting period before benefits are available. Allianz Care currently states no waiting period for GP services, psychiatric treatment or emergency treatment.

Read our OSHC waiting periods guide →
Pre-existing conditionsUp to 12 months
Pregnancy-related conditions12 months for policies under 2 years
Policies of 2 years or moreNo pregnancy-related waiting period
Policy definitions and conditions apply. Always check the current Allianz Care policy wording.
MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Managing your Allianz Care OSHC

MyHealth app

Access your digital membership card, policy information and submit or track eligible claims.

Direct billing

Allianz Care provides a medical provider network where eligible claims may be billed directly.

Telehealth

OSHC members can access qualified doctors by phone or video through Allianz Care telehealth services.

24/7 support

Support services are available for medical, safety and mental-health needs, subject to the service terms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Allianz Care OSHC FAQs

Does Allianz Care OSHC meet Student visa requirements?

Allianz Care's OSHC Standard and OSHC Essentials are designed to meet Student visa OSHC requirements. You must maintain adequate OSHC for the required period unless an exception applies.

Does Allianz Care OSHC cover GP visits?

Allianz Care currently states that eligible outpatient GP services are covered at 100% of the Medicare Benefits Schedule fee. A doctor may charge above the MBS fee, which can create an out-of-pocket cost.

Does it cover specialists?

Eligible specialist consultations outside hospital are currently covered at 85% of the MBS fee, subject to policy terms.

Is emergency ambulance covered?

Eligible emergency ambulance transport and on-the-spot emergency treatment are covered under the policy conditions.

Are dental and optical included?

Standard Allianz Care OSHC does not include dental, optical or physiotherapy. Separate extras cover may be available.

Can couples and families get Allianz OSHC?

Yes. Allianz Care offers Single, Dual family and Multi-family OSHC policy types, depending on who needs to be covered.

Can I claim through an app?

Eligible members can use the Allianz MyHealth app or portal to submit claims and manage policy information.

What is the difference between Allianz OSHC Standard and Essentials?

Both provide core OSHC hospital and medical cover, while the benefits are not identical. Check the current Allianz Care product information for the benefits, limits and options applying to each policy.

Does Allianz OSHC cover prescription medicines?

Benefits are available for eligible prescription medicines and approved vaccinations, subject to the applicable per-item and annual policy limits.

Are pathology and radiology covered?

Eligible outpatient pathology and radiology services are generally covered at 85% of the Medicare Benefits Schedule fee, subject to policy terms.

Does Allianz OSHC have waiting periods?

Waiting periods can apply to some treatment, including certain pre-existing and pregnancy-related conditions. Check the current policy wording for the rules applying to your cover.

Is there a waiting period for GP services?

The current page information states no waiting period for GP services. Always confirm the current policy terms before relying on a benefit.

Can Allianz OSHC members use telehealth?

Allianz Care OSHC members can access telehealth services, subject to the service and policy terms.

What is Allianz Care direct billing?

Allianz Care provides a medical provider network where eligible claims may be billed directly, which can reduce the need to pay the full eligible bill upfront and claim later.

Should I read the policy wording before buying?

Yes. Benefits, exclusions, limits and waiting periods can change and depend on the policy. Review the current Allianz Care policy wording before purchasing.

ALLIANZ CARE OSHC

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General information only. Policy Direct is not the insurer. Product information on this page is a summary and may change. Eligibility, benefits, exclusions, limits and waiting periods are subject to Allianz Care Australia's current policy wording and terms. Check the current product information before purchasing.