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Stay Visa Compliant
Ensure your Student Visa health insurance requirements continue to be met.
● RENEW YOUR OSHC
Renew Your OSHC Cover Without a Compliance Gap
Keeping your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) up to date is an important part of studying in Australia. If your current policy is approaching its expiry date, arranging your renewal early can help you avoid an unintended gap in your health cover.
Whether you want to continue with your current provider or compare other OSHC options, Australia OSHC can help you understand the next steps and explore available providers.
Fast & Simple Process
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Renew Your Policy
Complete the form below to begin your renewal.
When Should You Renew Your OSHC?
It is a good idea to check your OSHC expiry date before your current policy ends. Starting the renewal process early gives you time to review your options, confirm your required period of cover and arrange your new policy.
Your OSHC should cover the period required for your circumstances and visa. Check your current policy documents and the latest Australian Government requirements to make sure you understand how long you need to maintain appropriate health insurance.
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Continuous Health Cover
Avoid interruptions to your eligible medical and hospital benefits.
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Quick Renewal
Renew your policy online in just a few simple steps.
What Happens If Your OSHC Lapses?
Allowing your OSHC to expire can leave you without health insurance for a period of time, which may result in you having to pay healthcare costs yourself. For students who are required to maintain adequate health insurance under their visa conditions, an unnecessary gap can also create additional concerns.
If your OSHC has already expired or you are unsure about your current coverage, contact your provider or speak with an appropriate adviser as soon as possible. You should also check the latest visa requirements that apply to your circumstances.
Switching OSHC Providers at Renewal
Renewal is also an opportunity to review your current OSHC and compare other available providers. You don't necessarily have to stay with the same provider when your policy is due for renewal.
Before switching, compare the policy benefits, exclusions, waiting periods, limits and costs. Make sure your new cover starts at the appropriate time so you don't unintentionally create a gap between policies.
Compare OSHC providers to explore the options available.
RENEWAL PROCESS
How to Renew in 3 Steps
We make renewing your Overseas Student Health Cover simple and hassle-free.
How It Works
- Complete the renewal request form.
- Review your available renewal options.
- Complete your renewal securely with your selected provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I renew my OSHC policy?
You should renew before your current OSHC policy expires to avoid any gap in cover required under your Student Visa.
What happens if my OSHC lapses before I renew?
A lapse in OSHC can put you out of compliance with your visa conditions and may affect future visa applications, so it's important to renew on time.
Can I switch providers when I renew my OSHC?
Yes, renewal is a good opportunity to compare and switch providers if another plan better suits your needs.
How do I renew my OSHC online?
Enter your details and new policy dates in our comparison form, and we'll show you renewal options from leading OSHC providers.
Does renewing OSHC restart my waiting periods?
If you stay with the same provider without a break in cover, waiting periods already served typically carry over; switching providers may affect this, so check the policy terms.
Will my visa be affected if I forget to renew OSHC?
Yes, letting your OSHC lapse can breach your Student Visa condition 8501, so it's important to renew before your policy end date.
Need Help Renewing Your OSHC?
Our friendly team is here to help you renew your policy or answer any questions about your Overseas Student Health Cover.
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