OVHC vs. OSHC: What is the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Having an adequate health insurance is a prerequisite for many Australian visas, one of which is the common and most applied - student visa ( subclass 500 ) and visitor visa ( subclass 600 ). You must be aware of the various health cover plans, inclusions, exclusions, waiting periods, and much more to ensure buying the right coverage for your stay in the country. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is for international students moved to Australia to pursue higher studies. On the other hand, Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) is for intentional workers, travellers, and Temporary Graduate visas ( subclass 485 ) holders. The healthcare benefits of these two plans are similar yet different so, you must know the right cover to buy for your visa type. In the following blog, we will compare OSHC and OVHC to help you find a suitable health coverage. Purpose of OSHC The primary goal of OSHC is to support international students in Australia financially when it comes to healthcare