FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

If I’m eligible for Medicare, do I still need health insurance?

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 Health insurance explained

Overseas Visitors cover

Medicare does not provide cover for things like emergency ambulance services, private hospital care, or ‘extras’ treatments such as dental or physiotherapy, so it’s still worth considering health insurance. It may also be a condition of your visa.

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

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