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What is Overseas Visitors Health Cover?

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Overseas Visitors cover

Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) is designed to help cover the costs of hospital and medical treatments for people who visit Australia and are not entitled to Medicare benefits. It helps cover the cost of doctors, anaesthetists, and medical fees, as well as other costs such as hospital accommodation, theatre fees, and pharmacy prescriptions.

With overseas visitors cover, you can go to a private hospital for treatment, and choose your own specialist and time of treatment whilst you visit Australia. Depending on your visa type and what cover you choose, a range of OVHC meets the Department of Home Affairs condition 8501.

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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