As an international student, you are required to have OSHC to ensure that you are covered in the case of medical emergencies or illness.
What does OSHC provide?
› OSHC covers international students for certain medical costs if you need to visit a doctor or go to hospital
› Check the policy carefully, including the details of what is covered
› Extra cover is available for an additional fee
› Serious medical problems should be treated before you come to Australia, as standard OSHC generally does not cover pre-existing medical conditions
How do I arrange OSHC?
› You can arrange OSHC yourself, or
› Academies Australasia can arrange standard OSHC cover for you with the medical fund insurer, BUPA.
24 Hours student advice line
From 1 January 2015, all Bupa OSHC customers can benefit from a new 24 hour, 7 day Student Advice Line dedicated to help assist them with a range of emergency situations, being medically related or not. This will be offered to new and existing OSHC customers at no additional charge.
We can talk to your students in 180 languages and provide assistance with a range of emergency situations, medical or otherwise including:
- Medical and accident assistance
- Home and property assistance
- General tax and legal inquiries
- Personal safety, drug and alcohol advice
The number for this line is 1300 884 235 and is also located on the back of their Bupa membership card.
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