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Working Holiday Maker Covers
For visa subclass 417 and 462.
Taking a working holiday in Australia? Medibank have a range of covers that can help with the cost of medical treatment if you have an accident or get sick, as well as more comprehensive covers designed to meet any visa health insurance requirements you might have.
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Visa compliant cover
Medibank offers a range of cover options that can meet your visa health insurance requirements for working or studying in Australia.
Receive your visa health insurance certificate as soon as you purchase online.
Protect against the unexpected
No matter which Medibank Overseas Workers Health Cover you choose, your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance Australia-wide+
Medibank awarded Canstar’s ‘Outstanding Value’ for Overseas Working Visa Cover
We’re proud to deliver outstanding value health insurance products designed to suit your needs. But don’t just take our word for it.
You have a range of health covers to choose from
Each one includes unlimited emergency ambulance cover.^ Plus, if you purchase a condition 8501 compliant cover online, you’ll get your visa health insurance certificate straight away.
The Medibank Overseas Health Covers above are suitable for working holiday makers on the below visas:
Please note that if your visa is subject to Condition 8501, you should choose a cover from the above that is 8501 compliant.
This information is sourced from the Department of Home Affairs website and is accurate as of 15th May 2020.
Visa subclass 417
The Working Holiday visa allows you to stay in Australia as a visitor for 12 months (and longer if you also meet the work requirements), and you can work while you are here. This might be an appropriate visa if you want to work in Australia to fund an extended holiday here, and you're from one of the 19 eligible countries.
Visa subclass 462
The Work and Holiday visa is similar to the Working Holiday visa and also allows you to stay and work in Australia as a visitor for 12 months (and longer if you also meet the work requirements). If you're from one of the 24 eligible countries, this visa may carry additional language and educational requirements, as well as a letter of support from your Government.
Not sure what you're looking for?
Speak to one of our friendly staff about your cover options. Call 1300 981 380 or request a call.
Learn more about Australia's healthcare system
If you need medical attention while you’re in Australia and you don’t have health cover it can be very expensive, whether you’re treated in the public or the private healthcare system. Find out more about the differences between the private and public healthcare system.
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