Overseas Workers Cover - Want 8 weeks free?
Join and maintain Medibank Overseas Workers Health Cover and you could get 8 weeks free. Offer ends 30 September 2026. T&Cs apply.*
Use promo code: WORKER8
24/7 Medibank Nurse & Mental Health Support
Medibank health insurance members can chat to a registered nurse or mental health professional and get guidance on what they can do next. Call 1800 644 325 or chat online any time of the day or night, 7 days a week at no extra cost.&
Visa compliant cover
Medibank offers a range of cover options that can meet your visa health insurance requirements for working or studying in Australia.
Protect against the unexpected
No matter which Medibank Overseas Workers Health Cover you choose, your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance Australia-wide.^
The Medibank Overseas Health Covers above are suitable for working holiday makers on the below visas:
This information below is sourced from the Department of Home Affairs website and is accurate as of May 2026.
417 / 462 - Working Holiday visa
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 and 462) allows visitors aged 18 to 30 years old (or 35 for some countries) to enjoy an extended holiday in Australia and work to help fund their trip.
870 - Sponsored Parent visa
This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.
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.
Need some help?
We’re here to help you choose the health cover that matches your needs while you’re in Australia.
Contact Medibank how it suits you; messaging, WeChat, in-store or by phone.
Visitor, working and working holiday (OVHC)
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Things you should know
‡ For Accidents that occur in Australia after your cover starts. Must seek medical treatment within 7 days, and receive hospital treatment within 12 months, of the Accident occurring. Excludes claims covered by third parties and our Private Room Promise. Out of pockets may apply.
& Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.
^ For ambulance attendance and transportation to a hospital where immediate professional attention is required and your medical condition is such that you couldn't be transported any other way.
*Offer available until 30 Septermber 2026. Must take out eligible Medibank Overseas Workers Health covers by 30 September 2026. Offer available via phone, web, messaging and in store. For new members on new memberships residing in Australia on a working visa or Medibank members who are transferring from Medibank OSHC or ahm OSHC. Must be over the age of 18. Must quote promo code 'WORKER8’ when joining. Member must sign up to direct debit. Excludes Overseas Visitors Health Cover, all corporate covers, all Corporate Non-resident covers, all residential hospital and extras covers, Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC), Ambulance Cover, ahm covers, and other selected covers. Waiting periods may apply to hospital cover. Not available if the policy holder has already taken up this offer, or taken up any other discount offer from Medibank within 12 months from the policy start date. Not available to Medibank employees. Not available with any other offer except the Overseas Extras only offer. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash. Member take up of the offer is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. Medibank reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions without notice from time to time.
8 weeks free terms: Member must maintain direct debit and keep policy premium payments up to date and hold eligible cover for 42 consecutive days from the policy start date to get next 8 weeks free. If you change to an ineligible cover during this period, or you terminate or suspend your cover, 8 weeks free will not be issued.