{"id":7313,"date":"2023-10-03T06:39:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T05:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/?p=7313"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:15:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:15:43","slug":"overseas-visitors-health-cover-to-the-rescue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/blog\/overseas-visitors-health-cover-to-the-rescue","title":{"rendered":"Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) to the rescue: Natasha\u2019s Australian Sojourn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australia &amp; high medical costs are synonymous, aren\u2019t they? Don\u2019t agree? Maybe you consider pairing up Australia with kangaroos &amp; tourists. This was precisely what Natasha thought when she planned her first solo trip to Australia. However, after getting back, she was thanking one thing:&nbsp;<strong><em>OVHC Health Insurance<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Natasha\u2019s curious case to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in the I.T. sector can be cumbersome for many, and a break from the routine work schedule can help on calm a person\u2019s mind and get it back on the right track. And where better to enjoy one\u2019s time off than the time spent in the Land Down Under!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, Natasha starts with planning her trip, thinking of places to visit and activities to do! Well, her itinerary includes diving at the Great Barrier Reef, surfing at the Gold Coast, watching the sunset over the Yarra River, watching the Sydney Opera House while cruising at night, living nature and wildlife at Cape Byron Headland, etc. among many. The visits are not all; she plans to indulge herself in excellent food &amp; cuisine Australia has to offer and live every bit of her Australian Dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds fantastic, doesn\u2019t it? There\u2019s a good thing coming up! Wait for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But one of her close friends, Vikas asks her to get an\u00a0<strong>OVHC Health Cover<\/strong>\u00a0before leaving to Australia. Insurance before travelling? Well, that\u2019s just recommended by the Department of Home Affairs, Australia; it isn\u2019t compulsory, so why \u2018waste\u2019 money on that? Well, after an hour or two of deliberation, Vikas, manages to convince her to have a decent level of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/uae\/blog\/overseas-health-insurance-for-carefree-trip-to-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OVHC before starting her weeklong trip to Australia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why do you need Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OVHC or OSHC ) for Australia?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqmI30P5kcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, after a healthy &amp; a great start to her trip, the combination of too much adventure, Chicken parmigiana &amp; Ginger beer didn\u2019t help her much, and she soon found her way to a hospital, instead of surfing at the Gold Coast as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/temp.getmypolicy.online\/au\/images\/can-anyone-anticipate.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The recovery process wasn\u2019t simple. In addition to the General Practitioner services, she had to avail the services of a Specialist, all thanks to her severe Gastric problem. Look deeper, and you\u2019ll soon realize that she would have needed to pay for hospitalization, an ambulance from her place of stay, medications provided in \u2013 hospital, and most importantly, pharmacy expenses when she\u2019d be discharged.<br><br>Well, the total treatment expenses came slightly over 1800 AU$. The prescribed pharma drugs were an extra 120 AU$. For a solo traveller, who came to enjoy her time, to eliminate her stress, the very sight of approximately 2000 AU$ was a shocker.<br><br>Remember her friend Vikas\u2019 advice to buy a suitable\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmypolicy.online\/ovhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OVHC health plan<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from a certified provider? Well, this \u2018waste\u2019 costing 150 AU$ covered her 2000 AU$. Yes, indeed! Natasha\u2019s\u00a0<strong>OVHC provider<\/strong>\u00a0covered her for in \u2013 patient accommodation in their vast network of hospitals, hospital transport, fees for medical personnel, nursing care, hospital meals, and lots more!<br><br>Now comes the best part \u2013 Claiming the medical expenses incurred. The hospital expenses were taken care of in a week. Thanks to her friends\u2019 advice, Natasha did not have to shell out a single dollar from her pocket towards medical expenses or face any unwanted hassles during the claim processes. All thanks to the perfect\u00a0<strong>OVHC health insurance provider<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getmypolicy.online\/blogs\/make-your-australian-visit-medical-bills-free-with-overseas-visitor-health-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make your Australian Visit Medical Bills Free with Overseas Visitor Health Insurance!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>All hail Natasha for sharing her story with us. Like many, she aims to bust this myth of side-lining OVHC during a trip. As travellers, would we expect something so unfortunate like this? We can see, but not foresee! The crux: It\u2019s always good to be prepared. Better safe than sorry.<br><br>To secure your wallet and your travel health, buy the best&nbsp;<strong>OVHC health insurance<\/strong>. Compare various features and buy your best policy instantly at GetMyPolicy. Make your best choice from various options that align perfectly with your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Customer&#039;s Review | Successful purchase of Overseas Health Insurance Policy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zfSU_uBUKKM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia &amp; high medical costs are synonymous, aren\u2019t they? Don\u2019t agree? Maybe you consider pairing up Australia with kangaroos &amp; tourists. 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