Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Orientation and OSHC information links
As an international student, it is a requirement of your student visa that you have student health cover for the duration of your study in Australia. Bupa is an Sydney State College’s chosen OSHC provider. When students receive an offer to study at Sydney State College, students have the option to ask Sydney State College to organize OSHC through Bupa. This means:
1. You have paid the full amount of tuition and OSHC fees due to Sydney State College. We will advise Bupa to arrange your cover; and
2. Bupa then registers you as a member and issues a membership card. This will be sent to your address in Australia. If you do not have a postal address in Australia, your card will be sent to Sydney State College.
If you do not wish to use Bupa, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have OSHC that is current, and for the duration of your student visa.
What does Bupa cover?
Bupa offers cover for a range of services. Some are:
The cost of medical treatments in and out of hospital Bupa Direct Billing Doctors which reduce out pocket expenses (a Direct Billing Doctor is a Doctor who agrees to send the claim direct to Bupa to be processed. Present your Bupa membership card and photo identification at the time of your consultation).
A 24-hour advice line Bupa Plus-Membership Benefits – Exclusive benefits for Bupa members
Student hub
Our student hub has all the information the student or their family would require
www.bupa.com.au/students
There are some great videos and content here, including:
- Understanding the Australian healthcare system
- https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc/get-bupa/aus-healthcare-system
- OSHC what am I covered for?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkbFbLyc4m0&feature=emb_title - What to do if I get sick?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZoYGaJVmj4&feature=emb_title - Understanding my OSHC in more detail
https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc/get-bupa/oshc-cover - Find a Bupa Friendly Doctor
https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc/members-help-guide/find-a-doctor - How to order my Bupa OSHC membership card
https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc/membership-card - Health and wellness tips
https://www.bupa.com.au/healthlink/mind-and-body/healthy-mind/student-wellbeing?s_cid=sm:INT:healthlink:blog:oshchealthlink
myBupa
Register and log in to myBupa using your Bupa membership number. Please check your BUPA verification letter for your membership details. You can use myBupa to make claims, order a new card, get a digital card (Android only) and access member exclusive discounts and benefits.
How to claim?
All claims for Bupa can be either made either online, or by visiting a Bupa Centre. If you are claiming for any hospital admission or medical consultations within the first 12 months of membership, you will need to complete a Medical Certificate.
Further information regarding Bupa, and how to use OSHC can be found below:
- Services covered by Bupa OSHC
- Bupa members guide on how to use your OSHC
- Extra Bupa products and services
How to contact Bupa?
If you would like to contact Bupa to discuss your cover, renew your membership or get a quote for OSHC or OVC insurance, please use any of the contacts provided below.
- Contact your Bupa consultant by email (oshc@bupa.com.au).
- Health insurance queries to students@bupa.com.au, monitored Monday to Friday.
- OSHC support team available Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm (AEST) on 1800 888 942 (from Australia) or +61 3 9937 4223 (outside Australia).
- 24-hour Student Advice Line for support in 180 languages on 1300 884 235.
Visit bupa.com.au/students for information on Student cover, Graduate cover or Members help.
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