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What do I do if I become a permanent resident or citizen of Australia?

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 Health insurance explained

If you become a permanent resident or citizen of Australia, you can enrol in Medicare. To stay covered with HBF, you will then need to change your Overseas Visitors Health Cover to a domestic health cover policy.

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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