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Overseas Cover

Overseas Student Health Cover

Introduction to Overseas Student Health Cover

In this section:

Overseas student health cover (OSHC) is insurance to assist international students meet the costs of medical and hospital care which they may need while in Australia. OSHC also includes ambulance cover and limited pharmaceuticals.

For more information, see the OSHC Frequently Asked Questions Page

If you have any questions about OSHC, please call the Department on: 1800 020 103 (free call – anywhere in Australia)

If you would like to make an inquiry via email, please send to: privatehealth@health.gov.au

If you would like to contact us via post, please write to:

Overseas Student Health Cover Inquiries
Private Health Insurance Branch
Department of Health and Ageing
MDP 86
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2602