All 5 registered providers, compared transparently. Filter by visa subclass and who needs cover.
Lowest-cost cover that still meets visa condition 8501.
$95/month from
Simple, no-fuss cover for shorter working stays.
$97/month from
Budget-friendly cover with out-of-hospital extras.
$99/month from
Solid hospital cover from one of Australia's biggest insurers.
$102/month from
Wide visa subclass support with dependable hospital cover.
$108/month from
| Cover | nib Budget Working Visa Cover | Medibank Overseas Workers Base Hospital | Allianz Care Working Visa Essentials | Bupa Essential Lite | ahm Overseas Visitors Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From (single / month) | $95 | $102 | $108 | $99 | $97 |
| Excess | $500 per year per person | $500 per year per person | $500 per year per adult | $250 per year per person | $500 per year per person |
| Public hospital cover | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private (agreement) hospital cover | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private (non-agreement) hospital cover | Minimum benefits | Minimum benefits | Minimum benefits | Minimum benefits | Minimum benefits |
| Emergency ambulance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Doctor / GP services | Full cost | 100% of MBS | 100% of MBS | 100% of MBS ($300 pp / $600 family p.a.) | 100% of MBS |
| Prescription medicines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $300 per year | ✓ |
| Pregnancy & birth (after waiting period) | Lower benefits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Lower benefits |
| Repatriation to home country | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-existing wait | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
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