Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance that provides basic cover for medical and hospital care costs which international students may need while in Australia. OSHC is a compulsory requirement for a student visa and is available from any government-approved OSHC provider.**

OSHC covers students from the time they arrive in Australia only. Travel insurance is also strongly recommended to provide cover during transit. More information about the Australian health system and health insurance will be provided during Orientation. Further general information about OSHC is available on the Department of Health and Ageing website at www.health.gov.au.

OSHC Worldcare
The University of Queensland’s preferred OSHC provider is OSHC Worldcare and the University can accept payment on their behalf.

The University’s Letter of Offer shows the OSHC Worldcare fee for program-length cover of OSHC along with the program deposit amount which is part of the student’s tuition fees. When the deposit and OSHC have been paid and the signed Agreement and Response to Offer (ARO) is returned, the University indicates on the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) that the OSHC has been paid and this is sufficient for the student visa application . Students receive information about obtaining their OSHC Worldcare membership cards during Orientation at UQ.

OSHC Worldcare coverage
> 24-hour emergency assistance and medical advice
> medical services provided by doctors (GP Services)
> medical services such as pathology and radiology
> some prescription medicines, and
> ambulance services.

The OSHC Worldcare website contains full information on prices, options and what is and is not covered by this form of health insurance. See table below for the OHSC premiums for individuals and families.Note that there is a waiting period for claims relating to pre-existing conditions.

OSHC Worldcare
Web address: www.oshcworldcare.com.au
Email: oshc@worldcare.com.au
Telephone: +61 7 3360 0361

Order your OSHC card online
After you arrive in Brisbane and have a local address, you can apply for your OSHC card. It is simple 5 step process (click here [PDF] for process details), that can be completed online through the Worldcare website.

Refunds
Click here for information about UQ's and other agencies' refund policies.

Other government-approved OSHC providers
The University has no relationship with any other government-approved OSHC providers and cannot accept payment from students for any provider other than OSHC Worldcare. However, students can insure with any other OSHC provider by contacting them directly.

British United Provident Association Ltd (BUPA) Australia Health Pty Ltd
Web address: www.overseasstudenthealth.com
Email: operations@axaassistance.com.au
Telephone: +61 2 9461 3800

Medibank Private
Web address: www.medibank.com.au
Email: ask_us@medibank.com.au
Telephone: +61 132 331