Overseas Student Health Cover Star Rating 2017

Overseas Student Health Cover Star Rating 2017

CANSTAR’s Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Star Ratings use a sophisticated rating methodology to compare the health insurance policies offered to people coming to Australia to study. The ratings process is consistent with the pricing and features model of the CANSTAR star ratings.

Report released as of March, 2017

2017 Award Winning Provider

Overseas Student Health Cover

  • nib

Numbers crunched by Canstar Researchers
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Methodology Ratings Results Compare Overseas Student Health Cover

Award Winning Provider
Overseas Student Health Cover
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What is OSHC?

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) insurance is a type of health insurance that you must have if you are an international student visiting Australia to study. How does it work? How do you buy it?

Learn about OSHC.

 
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How much does OSHC cost?

We research the average costs for OSHC for students with a 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, or 5-year student visa.

 
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What is not covered by OSHC policies?

Find out what cover and exclusions to expect from the average OSHC policy.

 
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What if I extend my student visa?

Then you need to extend your health insurance to cover your new visa extension and prepay the cost.

 
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Why you need health cover

We explain Australia’s healthcare system.

 
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Winner: NIB

Find out why nib overseas student health cover has been awarded our 5-star rating for outstanding value in 2017.

 
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Looking for working visa health cover?

Compare working visa health cover on our website or find out more about working visa health cover.
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Q&A with nib

CANSTAR talks OSHC with nib.

About Star Ratings

Canstar’s Star Ratings are unique. We evaluate literally thousands of products from hundreds of financial institutions. Our expert researchers analyse every product by comparing price and features to determine what represents value.

View 2016 Overseas Student Health Cover Star Rating