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Advice Please - Medical Insurances?

Old Sep 27th 2007, 1:08 pm
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Hey everyone.

Myself and my fiancee are in Australia at present on Working Holiday Visas and am a bit confused about Medical Insurance?

I have looked online and been quoted 40 bucks a week each which I thought was a little steep. Are we better getting travel insurance from the UK for the time we are here instead?

To be honest were really confused about this matter and would appreciate any help anyone can offer.

Thanks in advance

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Old Sep 27th 2007, 7:51 pm
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I'm pretty sure your covered by medicare under a reciprocal agreement.
Provided your happy with the public system of course.....

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/...ta_italy.shtml
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Old Sep 28th 2007, 3:13 am
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You would be better off getting travel insurance - you are covered for doctors etc under medicare but if you get seriously ill and need repatriating to the UK you would have to fork out for it.

The best I can recommend is www.worldnomads.com who are happy to insure you even though you are not in your 'home' country.
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Old Sep 28th 2007, 4:56 am
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Hey guys thanks for the advice so far, ill look into these options and let you all know how i get on.

Thanks again.
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