First of all, it is not only during the study period that health insurance is provided. From the first day of entering Australia, international students must purchase health insurance and ensure that health insurance remains valid until they leave Australia or transfer to another visa category.
Secondly, generally speaking, health insurance is divided into the following categories:
(1) Health insurance for overseas students. This is a special type of health insurance that almost all student visa holders must purchase.
(2)? The other is Swedish students who have insurance provided by CSN International or Kammarkkollegiet, Norwegian students who participate in the national insurance plan and Belgian students.
The role of health insurance for international students
Health insurance for international students covers some professional services and medical emergencies, but some specific treatment services need to be paid at their own expense. A spokesperson for the Australian Immigration and Border Protection Department said, "Before studying in Australia, you must understand the coverage of the policy. If you are not sure or understand the content of the policy, you should contact your health insurance provider
DIBP's Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection also reminds overseas students that if the health insurance for overseas students is handled by educational institutions or intermediaries, it is necessary to ask about the effective time and expiration time of the insurance. "If you don't buy proper insurance in Australia, you may violate the visa conditions, even if your educational institution or intermediary arranges insurance for you.
"This situation will lead to the cancellation of the visa. If you find that your overseas student health insurance is invalid, you must correct this problem immediately. " The spokesman said.
International students must also tell their Australian address to educational institutions within 7 days after entering Australia. If you change your address, international students should also inform the educational institution within 7 days.