How OSHC helps
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is health insurance for overseas residents studying in Australia. You'll need to purchase OSHC when applying for a student visa.
CANSTAR OUTSTANDING VALUE HEALTH INSURANCE
At CBHS International Health, we're proud to offer low-cost, quality OSHC, and we’re honoured to have won the prestigious Canstar 2025 Outstanding Value - Overseas Student Health Cover Award^
What's covered by OSHC?
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) helps cover the cost of:
Consultations from doctors within our network available online or
face-to-face.
Treatment and accommodation when admitted to hospital as an inpatient.
Emergency transportation directly to hospital or on-the-spot treatment due to an accident or emergency.
Benefits for prescription medicine listed on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule.
Already an Overseas Student Health Cover member?
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How OVHC helps
Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) is health insurance for overseas residents working in Australia. It is a requirement for a range of visa applications when coming to work in Australia.
Who is OVHC for?
Your working or working holiday visa in Australia may come with a requirement to hold OVHC.
Our cover is compliant for the following visas:
- 457 (temporary work – skilled)
- 403 (temporary work – international relations)
- 408 (temporary activity)
- 407 (training visa)
- 482 (skills in demand)
- 010 (bridging Visa A)
- 020 (bridging Visa B)
- 030 (bridging Visa C)
- 485 (temporary graduate)
- 590 (student guardian)
Already an Overseas Visitor Health Cover member?
Meet our members
Best thing about CBHS International: I feel secure about my health, and with one phone call I can see a GP or go to hospital.
Would you recommend CBHS International: yes I would definitely recommend.
Favourite thing about Australia so far: My favourite thing about Australia is how culture is so important here, which is different in my country the Philippines.
Best thing about CBHS International: The best thing is when I’m sick I can use my health insurance card. They also help if we're facing problems in our study.
Would you recommend CBHS International: yes I would definitely recommend.
Favourite thing about Australia so far: I really like the environment and the people here in Adelaide as well as the countryside of Adelaide. And visiting new places and friends.
