Overseas Visitors' Cover
You want to make the most of your time in Australia. To help you do that, you need quality health cover that will help you meet unexpected healthcare costs during your stay.
As a visitor, you may not be covered by Medicare, the public health funding system that offers medical and hospital care to eligible Australian residents and citizens. Without adequate health cover, you may find yourself spending your hard-earned holiday money on medical or Hospital Treatments.
MBF Overseas Visitors' Cover helps pay for your healthcare costs, such as hospital and some medical charges incurred, while you're in Australia. It is ideal if you:
- Are planning a visit to Australia of less than 12 months
- Are not a resident of Australia
- Do not have adequate travel insurance with a medical component
- Do not have full Medicare or other health insurance cover (you may have limited Medicare cover - see below)
- Are a citizen of Norfolk Island (please note: limited benefits are payable for services rendered on Norfolk Island)
Read more about what's covered under MBF Overseas Visitors' Cover.
457 Long stay working visa applicants
If you are applying for a 457 Long Stay Working Visa, MBF Overseas Visitors’ Cover does not meet the minimum level of insurance required as set out by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). However, Bupa Australia offers a range of working visa products that can meet their needs.
How much does it cost?
| Hospital Cover Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Singles | $180.29 | Monthly |
| Family/Couple | $360.58 | Monthly |
| Single Parent Family | $301.07 | Monthly |
MBF Overseas Visitors' Cover premium is inclusive of GST and charged in advance on a monthly basis. Premiums are valid from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.
How do I join?
Joining is easy. You can join online today in four easy steps for immediate cover.
Alternatively, call 132 623 to speak to a customer care consultant.
Reap rewards with MBF
By joining MBF, you'll enjoy extra benefits that will make your trip to Australia more rewarding, including:
- Great discounts and special deals on travel, accommodation, sporting goods, movie tickets, books, CDs, theme park entry and more through MBF in2life Partners
- Subscription to Shine, our quality health and lifestyle magazine
Medicare cover
If you are from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Sweden, Finland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Belgium or the Netherlands, you may have some limited protection from Medicare. The level of protection Medicare gives you depends on which country you come from.
To find out whether you have access to Medicare and what level of protection you are eligible for, you should call Medicare on 132 011.