The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (http://www.immi.gov.au/) requires all international students to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their stay in Australia, as a condition of their student visa (See Factsheet: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/oshc-faq.pdf).

OSHC helps international students cover expenses if they require medical and/or hospital care during their stay in Australia. OSHC will also make limited contributions to pharmaceutical and ambulance expenses.

The following insurers offer OSHC:

• Australian Health Management
• BUPA Australia
• Medibank Private
• OSHC Worldcare
• nib OSHC

For more information and frequently asked questions, visit: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Overseas+Student+Health+Cover+FAQ-1#Which