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How to Renew Lapsed Policy

  • Your OSHC membership has lapsed
  • You are in breach of your student visa
  • You are not covered for any medical treatment

What You Need To Do Immediately

  • Renew your OSHC membership with Worldcare
  • Contact Worldcare on 13 14 84 and request that your policy be renewed

What Will I Have To Pay?

Policy lapsed 2 months or less

  • If your policy has lapsed for 2 months or less, you will have to pay the money owing for the two month's premiums.
  • You will not lose any benefits.
  • You will have continuous OSHC and not be in breach of your visa conditions.

Policy lapsed for more than 2 months

  • If your policy has lapsed for more than 2 months, you will have to pay the money owing for each month that your policy has been lapsed.
  • You may only claim up to $150 of benefits during the lapsed period.
  • You will have continuous OSHC and not be in breach of your visa conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What happens if I do not renew my policy?
    It is a condition of your student visa to maintain your OSHC. If your cover expires and you do not renew, your details can be sent to DIMIA, and your student visa may be cancelled. Worldcare offers long-term cover with discounts to avoid your cover expiring. This can be a saving of approximately $100 for a 3 year cover.

  2. Can you supply a comprehensive schedule of premium costs
    This is readily available in our brochures and on our website – http://www.oshcworldcare.com.au/