Hospital treatment
Eligible hospital treatment is included, subject to covered services, exclusions, waiting periods and current policy terms.
Sponsored Parent Visa · Subclass 870
Medibank 870 Visa Health Insurance
Compare Medibank Overseas Visitors Comprehensive Hospital for parents looking for visitor health insurance for Australia’s Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa subclass 870.
✓ 870-focused comparison✓ Indicative pricing✓ Continue to insurer
Age-basedFrom $166.95per month for ages 16–54Get Medibank 870 Cover →Confirm final premium, eligibility and policy details with the insurer.At a glance
Overseas Visitors Comprehensive Hospital
✓Visa requirementMeets 8501 requirement*
iHospital excess$500
✓Hospital treatmentIncluded
✓Emergency ambulanceIncluded
iGP outside hospitalNot included
iRadiology & pathologyNot included
*Check the conditions on the visa grant and the insurer’s current product information before purchase.
Key cover points
What to check in this cover
Emergency ambulance
Emergency ambulance benefits are included subject to the insurer’s definitions, limits and eligibility rules.
Waiting periods
The comparison uses a 12-month waiting period for pre-existing conditions and pregnancy/birth, subject to insurer rules.
Out-of-hospital cover
GP and diagnostic benefits differ by product. This option currently shows GP: Not included; medical tests: Not included.
Product overview
Understanding this Medibank option
The Medibank option compared here is hospital-focused. The comparison does not show GP/doctor outside hospital or out-of-hospital radiology and pathology benefits, so those differences should be considered alongside the premium.
Who may want to compare this option?
- A parent wanting hospital-focused visitor cover
- Someone comparing a lower starting monthly premium
- A parent comfortable with a $500 hospital excess
Indicative premiums
Medibank pricing by age
16–54$166.95/month
55–59$168.00/month
60–64$170.10/month
65–69$220.50/month
70–74$273.00/month
75–79$368.45/month
80+$518.50/month
Indicative pricing used in the Policy Direct comparison. Confirm the final premium directly with Medibank.
Before you purchase
Benefits, limits and waiting periods
Hospital benefits
Check which hospital treatments and services are eligible, any exclusions, benefit limits and how the hospital excess applies.
Out-of-hospital care
GP, doctor, radiology and pathology benefits can differ significantly between visitor health products. Use the comparison above as a starting point and confirm current benefits.
Waiting periods
Pre-existing conditions and pregnancy/birth can be subject to waiting periods. Check the insurer’s definitions and whether a waiting period affects the parent’s expected treatment.
Possible out-of-pocket costs
Premium is not the only cost. Hospital excesses, benefit limits and services that are not covered can affect what the parent pays personally.
How to apply
Getting Medibank 870 cover
Use the Get Cover button to continue to Medibank, enter the parent’s details and age, select the required commencement date, review the current product information and confirm the final premium before purchase.
- 1Check the parent’s age and required start date.
- 2Review benefits, excess and waiting periods.
- 3Continue to the insurer and confirm the final quote.
8501
Visa health insurance
Health insurance for the 870 visa
Sponsored Parent visa holders may have Visa Condition 8501 requiring adequate health insurance while in Australia. Check the visa grant conditions and maintain appropriate cover for the required period.
Medibank 870 FAQs
Common questions about this cover
Is Medibank 870 pricing age-based?+
Yes. The indicative premiums used on this page change by age band, so the parent’s age affects the monthly price.
What hospital excess is shown?+
The comparison shows a $500 hospital excess for this Medibank option. Check the current insurer documents for how and when the excess applies.
Are GP visits included?+
The product comparison on this site does not show GP/doctor outside hospital as included for this Medibank option.
Are radiology and pathology included outside hospital?+
The comparison does not show out-of-hospital radiology and pathology as included for this option.
Do waiting periods apply?+
The comparison uses a 12-month waiting period for pre-existing conditions and pregnancy/birth, subject to Medibank’s current definitions and policy terms.
How do I confirm the final premium?+
Continue to Medibank using the quote button and enter the parent’s actual details. The insurer’s quote is the final source for price and eligibility.
What is the indicative premium for ages 16–54?+
The indicative premium shown on this Policy Direct page is $166.95 per month for ages 16–54. Confirm the final premium directly with Medibank.
What premium is shown for ages 55–59?+
The indicative premium shown is $168.00 per month for ages 55–59, subject to Medibank’s final quote and eligibility.
What premium is shown for ages 60–64?+
The indicative premium shown is $170.10 per month for ages 60–64. Confirm current pricing before purchasing.
What premium is shown for ages 65–69?+
The indicative premium shown is $220.50 per month for ages 65–69, subject to Medibank’s final quote.
What premium is shown for ages 70–74?+
The indicative premium shown is $273.00 per month for ages 70–74. Confirm final pricing directly with Medibank.
What premium is shown for ages 75–79?+
The indicative premium shown is $368.45 per month for ages 75–79, subject to final eligibility and pricing.
What premium is shown for ages 80 and over?+
The indicative premium shown is $518.50 per month for ages 80 and over. Confirm the final premium directly with Medibank.
Can there still be out-of-pocket costs?+
Yes. Hospital excesses, benefit limits, provider charges and services that are not covered can affect what the parent pays personally.
What should I check before purchasing?+
Check the required start date, final premium, hospital excess, eligible hospital benefits, waiting periods, exclusions, benefit limits and possible out-of-pocket costs.
Ready to continue?
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Continue to Medibank to confirm the final premium, eligibility and current policy terms for your 870 visa health insurance.
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