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  • MyAllianz – Take control of your insurance

    MyAllianz – Take control of your insurance

    OSHCstudents-Are you tired of feeling like your insurance is something that just happens to you? At Allianz, we believe that insurance should empower you, not leave you feeling powerless. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce MyAllianz – a

  • Why do you need study abroad health insurance?

    Why do you need study abroad health insurance?

    OSHCstudents – Studying abroad is an exciting and transformative experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges and potential pitfalls. You never know what might come your way while traveling and studying in a foreign country. That

  • Best tips to reduce gap fees

    Best tips to reduce gap fees

    OSHCstudents – Out-of-pocket expenses or gap fees for hospital treatment can really hurt, especially when you’re not expecting them. And while talking about money can be uncomfortable, it’s helpful to know there are ways you can decrease your risk of being hit with a gap-fee unexpectedly after medical treatment.

  • Everything you need to know about hospital costs and payments

    Everything you need to know about hospital costs and payments

    OSHCstudents – When you go into a hospital, there are different costs for your treatment. These hospital costs depend on whether you are in a public or private hospital, or have private health insurance. It is essential to know what treatments you are covered for when you go to hospital, so you do not have any unexpected out-of-pocket costs after your hospital visit. You can choose to go into hospital as either a public or private patient. Even if you have private health insurance, you can still choose to be a public patient in a public hospital.

  • How to claim Allianz OSHC

    How to claim Allianz OSHC

    You have Allianz Care Australia OSHC and wonder how to make a claim? Follow the easy steps below!

  • Taking care of your mental health in Australia

    Taking care of your mental health in Australia

    OSHCstudents – While moving or travelling to a new country is usually an enriching and exciting experience, it can also have its challenges. There may be times when you feel uncertain in the unfamiliar environment, out of place or lonely. It is perfectly natural to experience these feelings, but it is important to know when something is not right.

  • Understanding your OSHC

    Understanding your OSHC

    OSHCstudents – If you are a student from overseas on a temporary student visa it is a condition of your visa to maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia. This means you need to purchase Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and keep your policy up to date whilst you are in Australia and holding a student visa.

  • What type of cover should I purchase?

    What type of cover should I purchase?

    OSHCstudents – If you are a student, you are required to have an OSHC. If you are going to Australia for work, travel or other purposes, you need to purchase an OVHC.

  • Tips on health insurance for visitors

    Tips on health insurance for visitors

    OSHCstudents – Benefits, membership costs and eligibility can vary greatly between insurers and insurance policies. When buying any health insurance take care to ensure the cover you select is suitable for your needs.

  • What does OVHC cover?

    What does OVHC cover?

    OSHCstudents – Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) is a form of health insurance which is designed for visitors to Australia who do not have access to Australia’s public Medicare system for medical or hospital expenses. OVHC insures again