Allianz Care Australia Overseas Visitor Health Cover

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This is a summary of information and benefits. For the full exclusions, limitations, waiting periods, terms and conditions please read the Policy Document which is available at https://www.allianzcare.com.au/en/policy-wording-documents.html.

What's covered by Allianz Care Australia?

The cover provided by Allianz Care Australia varies depending on the visa you have and the policy you choose:

Allianz Care Australia Workers Insurance

Here are the policies for workers on visas 482, 485 and 417 and other working visas that need to meet condition 8501. Of course, all of these policies do meet that condition:

• Budget Working Cover. This covers 100% of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) fee for most treatments in a public or private hospital except for assisted reproductive services (Like IVF) and cosmetic surgery that is not medically necessary. It also covers certain hospital fees including:

• • • • Overnight and same-day hospital accommodation
      • In-hospital medications
      • Accident and emergency fees that lead to inpatient admission (public hospital only)
      • Emergency ambulance transport
      • Emergency medical repatriation cover
      • Surgically implanted prostheses
      • Rehabilitation

• Standard Working Cover. This is a step up from Budget Working Cover, covering all the same things plus a few other treatments and services including:

• • • • Visits to a local doctor, known in Australia as a general practitioner, or GP.
      • Non-hospital prescriptions
      • Pathology
      • Radiology
      • Visits to other specialists

• Mid Working Cover. Covers everything the other two policies do, plus:

• • • • General Dental
      • Optical
      • Physiotherapy
      • Chiropractic
      • Complementary therapies like acupuncture and remedial massage

• Top Working Cover. This is the highest level of cover, covering you for everything all the other policies do plus:

• • • • Speech therapy
      • Hearing Aids
      • Podiatry
      • Psychology
      • Health management including cholesterol screening and weight management programs

What type of visas are eligible for Allianz Care Australia OVHC?

Allianz Care Australia OVHC provides coverage for the following visa subclasses:

• 408 Temporary Activity
• 417 Working Holiday
• 400 Temporary Work, Short Stay Specialist
• 457 Temporary Work, Skilled (replaced by the 482 visa in 2018)
• 482 Temporary Skill Shortage
• 485. Temporary Graduate
• 489 Skilled Regional, Provisional
• 416 Special Programs
• 420 Temporary Work, Entertainment
• 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship
• 462 Work and Holiday
• 401 Temporary Work, Long Stay
• 407 Training
• 188 Business Innovation and Investment, Provisional
• 402 Training and Research (closed to new applicants since 2016)
• 403 Temporary Work, International
• 580 Guardian (closed in 2016 and replaced with the 590 visa)
• 590 Student Guardian
• 476 Skilled, Recognised Graduate
• 010 BVA Bridging visa (only if the visa you are applying for requires health cover)
• 020 BVB Bridging visa (only if the visa you are applying for requires health cover)
• 030 BVC Bridging visa (only if the visa you are applying for requires health cover)

Are there any additional benefits?

Allianz Care Australia OVHC policyholders can also benefit from:

• 24-hour support. If you experience a medical or personal situation and you need medical advice and assistance, referral to a doctor or access to an interpreting service, you can phone Allianz Care Australia's 24-hour OVHC helpline.
• Cover for the whole family. There are single, dual and family policies available, allowing you to cover your spouse and/or any dependent children travelling with you.
• Flexible payments. You have the option to pay for your OVHC policy monthly, quarterly, six-monthly or annually. Premiums can be paid by automatic payments from your credit card or bank account.
• Access to agreement hospitals and doctors. Allianz Care Australia has a large network of private hospitals and doctors who bill Allianz Care Australia directly.

Does Allianz Care Australia OVHC cover only hospital treatments?

No. Some Allianz Care Australia policies also offer benefits for extras treatments. In Australia, private health insurance can be broken down into two types of cover:

• Hospital cover. This covers medically necessary treatments that require you to be admitted to a hospital, including day hospitals. Examples include broken bones, appendicitis, cancer treatments and pregnancy.
• Extras cover. This is for supplementary health treatments that aren't usually conducted in a hospital. Examples include dental, optical, physiotherapy and hearing aids.

OVHC policies usually combine the two types of cover into one and depending on the policy you choose, it may or may not include some extras treatments.

Policy limitations, exclusions, waiting periods and excesses to be aware of

Allianz Care Australia OVHC is designed for foreign residents planning on visiting or working in Australia on a temporary visa. However, Allianz Care Australia also offers overseas student health cover (OSHC) for people coming to Australia to study. There are some specific situations and services for which OVHC from Allianz Care Australia will not provide any cover, such as:

Read the policy document closely for a full list of exclusions that apply. You should also be aware that the following waiting periods apply:

• 12 months for pregnancy-related treatment
• 12 months for pre-existing conditions
• Two months for psychiatric, rehabilitative or palliative care

Waiting periods also apply to some extras services, so check these in the policy document if you decide to include extras with your OVHC policy.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Allianz Care Australia?

  Allianz Care Australia is a provider of overseas visitor health cover (OVHC) for foreign residents and visitors to Australia. They offer a range of policies, ranging from basic hospital coverage to policies that cover visits to doctors, specialists, and complementary therapies. Allianz Care Australia's policies are aimed at workers on certain visas and visitors who want protection, and are suitable for people who are not eligible for free or government-subsidized health care in Australia.

• What types of OVHC policies does Allianz Care Australia offer?

  Allianz Care Australia offers six OVHC policies in total, four of which are aimed at workers with certain visas that need to meet visa condition 8501, including visas 485, 417, and 482 (the old 457). The other two policies are aimed at visitors who do not have visa requirements but still want protection, such as those on visas 600, 601, and 651. The specific coverage provided by each policy varies, with options ranging from basic hospital coverage to policies that cover visits to doctors, specialists, and complementary therapies.

• What is overseas visitor health cover (OVHC)?

  Overseas visitor health cover (OVHC) is a type of health insurance designed for foreign residents and visitors to Australia who are not eligible for free or government-subsidized health care. It provides coverage for medical expenses incurred during a stay in Australia, including hospitalization and visits to doctors and specialists.

• Who is eligible for OVHC?

  OVHC is generally available to foreign residents and visitors to Australia who are not eligible for free or government-subsidized health care. This includes people on certain visas, such as working visas or visitor visas, as well as people who are in Australia temporarily for work or leisure.

• What is covered by OVHC?

  The specific coverage provided by OVHC varies depending on the policy chosen, but it may include hospitalization, visits to doctors and specialists, medication, and other medical expenses. Some policies may also cover additional services such as dental, optical, and complementary therapies.

• How much does OVHC cost?

  The cost of OVHC varies depending on the policy chosen and the length of coverage. Some policies may start at less than $20 per week, while others may cost several hundred dollars per month. It is important to compare different policies and coverage levels to find the option that best meets your needs and budget.