Most visitors to Australia that arrive on the 457 Visa will be required to have a special medical insurance plan set up as a condition of that visa.
You can get an idea of the cost of this medical insurance at a number of Health Insurance companies in Australia, some of which are listed below.
A list of Insurers that provide suitable cover for 457 Visa Holders:
- Medibank Private
- HBA Health Insurance Administration – part of Bupa
- MBFÂ –Â part of Bupa Australia
- Australian Unity
- Exfin International Pty Ltd
- IMAN (NIB Health Funds)
There are also a couple of companies that help you to select the best insurer, from their selected panel. Â They do not charge for this service, as they are paid by the Health Insurer, in the same way that an Insurance Broker operates.
These include:
- iSelect.com
You may be able to apply for an exemption from the 457 health insurance visa requirements if you are covered by a reciprocal health care agreement and you have enrolled in Medicare, the Australian public health care system.
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