Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

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.

The University of Wollongong has chosen Australian Health Management (AHM) as its OSHC provider.

When you are made your initial offer to study at the University of Wollongong, you will have the option to allow the University to organise OSHC through our preferred provider AHM. Once you pay the full amount of tuition and OSHC fees the University will advise AHM that you have paid. AHM will then register you as a member and issue you with a membership card.

If you do not wish to go through the University's preferred provider you can elect not to pay the OSHC to the University. You will need to organise OSHC through another provider yourself.

When your initial 12 month OSHC is due to expire and you have used the University's preferred provider, you will need to renew your OSHC. You can do this by making a renewal payment at Student Central or by paying direct to AHM.

You are free to change providers at any time to any of the other providers of OSHC i.e. MediBank Private, WorldCare Assist or BUPA.

Please note - It is your responsibility to ensure that your OSHC is current for the duration of your Student Visa.

What does AHM offer?

AHM OSHC helps you pay for the cost of treatment whilst studying in Australia. This includes doctor's visits, hospital treatment, ambulance transport, and most prescription medicines. AHM also provides students with a FREE Emergency Service helpline. AHM have a quick and easy claim service.

Full details of AHM OSHC can be located by accessing their web page at www.ahm.com.au/oshc.

Further Information about OSHC

For further general information about OSHC please go to the Department of Health and Ageing Website

Further Information about your Visa

For further information about your responsibilities of your student visa please go to DIAC's website.

Contact Information

If you have any queries regarding your health cover you can contact AHM via their website.

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