fatpantsss

hi all, i am going to aus on tuesday on whv, flights are booked
i am wondering if i have to get medical cover? as sure i read somewhere when i applyed for visa that i may need to prove cover at entry? but i have all so read some where that british citizens have cover already as both our governments have some sort of agreement in place?
thanks all

Bermudashorts

It is normal to get some kind of travel insurance?

fatpantsss

well yess , but if your on a whv, 2000 aud a year is a bit of money until im set up and earning some money. plus if the british government have some sort of plan set up together, i would rather save that 2000 aud.
thanks

Bermudashorts

I am pretty sure it does not cost $2000 for some travel insurance. There is some reciprocal cover, but it would not for example get you repatriated to UK if required.

Dorothy

The reciprocal agreement between the NHS and Medicare is for emergency treatment only. If you break a leg or are in an accident, that sort of thing. It will get you hospitalisation and medication while in hospital, but not pay for your follow up visits to medical specialists or cost of medications once you are released. It will not cover the cost of you being repatriated back to UK should you be unable to go on your own.

You really need to buy travel insurance.