FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Do I need health insurance when I visit Australia?

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 Health insurance explained

Overseas Visitors cover

Having health insurance will help pay some of the cost of your treatment if you require medical services while in Australia. If you don’t have private health insurance while in Australia and aren’t eligible for Medicare, you will need to pay 100% of the bill for any medical expenses you incur during your stay, including things like visiting a doctor or being admitted to hospital.

Note: Some Australian visas require you to maintain an appropriate level of private health insurance cover for the duration of your whole stay in Australia. Learn more about visa requirements.

HBF provides health insurance products in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Northern Territory.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we live and work. We want to play our part in ensuring that our shared presence brings genuine benefit to First Nations people. View our Reconciliation Action Plan to learn more.

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