Obtaining an Extension for Leave of Absence

You must have a current Worldcare OSHC policy
You must be leaving Australia for a period of two (1) month (30 days) or greater
Application for extension must be completed within one (1) month (30 days) upon return to Australia

Take you passport to your Worldcare on-site representative or international student advisor service.
The representative or advisor will confirm your departure and arrival dates from your passport.
The representative or advisor will confirm your eligibility for OSHC extension.
The confirmed information will be directly submitted to Worldcare administration
Your policy will be extended for the period that you were absent.

Student currently holds a 2 year policy and leaves Australia for a period of two (2) months during the policy period. Current expiry date is Nov 2010.
Once the student has confirmation of eligibility, the cover is extended to Jan 2011. If the student departs permanently in Nov 2010, two (2) month will be equivalent cover will be returned to the student upon application.
Student currently holds a 12 month policy and leaves Australia for a period of three (3) months. Current expiry date is Feb 2010.
Once the student has confirmation of the eligibility, the cover is extended to May 2010. The student is required to renew their cover as at May 2010.

How will I know my new expiry date?
Once the information has been sent to Worldcare, register on-line for replacement membership card. Your new membership card will reflect the change in expiry date.
Can I receive an extension if I was away for 25 days?
No, your return date to Australia must be day 30.

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