priscillapresley

how do i arrange health insurance in england to emigrate to oz? we are being sponsored and av jobs in the royal brisbane but need proof of med insurance to e-mail to emplyer but when iv tried to take this out the sites are asking for address details as if we already live in oz! any suggestions???????

Pollyana

Do you mean the Health Insurance that you are required to have a for a 457? If so, have a read here - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675254

Bernieboy

That reminds me

Pollyana

Thought it might....!!!

Pozz

I did this last week.

You only need the very basic cover to satisfy the visa.

I used HBA, I put my employers address down and selected monthly invoicing so I could just buy the first months cover.

I emailed HBA about emailing me a letter to support the cover which they quickly did, attached this to my visa application, and that was accepted.

Once im there I will change my address and to direct debit when I have an Oz account.

priscillapresley

Thanks, thats very helpful! Do you start paying immediately or was there a start date from which you start paying your monthly premiums, as I dont want to be paying every month from now til january!

Pozz

I put the date I wanted the cover to start as the same date my 457 visa was due to start.

In my 457 application the propossed start date was 10/10/10 so thats what I went with.

I only paid for one month begining that date. $150 for three of us.

JAJ

If your sponsor is only getting you a temporary visa, then you're not "emigrating" - you'll only be in Australia temporarily (effectively, a medium term visitor).

emma75

Hi, My OH has just sorted ours out. I will ask him who he went through and get back to you.
Emma

Tellyaddict

We use NIB for 2 adults and 2 children, costs $82 per month but that is only for extras (dentist, pysio, glasses and ambulance) not hospital cover. Have always found them to be helpful and quick with reimbursing/paying for treatment.