Waiting periods are the time you need to be a member of a health fund before you can claim a benefit.
They’re there to protect the fund and its existing members from people who simply join a fund to make a big claim, only to cancel their membership afterwards.
The waiting periods for Overseas Visitors Cover are:
Did you know that Subclass 457 visa holders are required to arrange and maintain adequate private health insurance for the duration of their stay in Australia? To ensure that you meet all the requirements to be granted a 457 visa, visit the Dept. of Immigration website and read their Health Insurance FAQ's for the Subclass 457 visa.
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The Australian Dental Association of Western Australia (ADAWA) has publicly commended our stance on protecting your right to choose the healthcare provider you want. That makes us the only health insurance fund in Australia with an ADAWA commendation.
View our public commendation from the ADAWA.
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