INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & VISITORS
OSHC & OVHC Direct Billing
for International Students and Visitors
GP consultations made easier for eligible international students and visitors in Box Hill.
✓ OSHC patients
✓ Direct billing
✓ OVHC patients
✓ No out-of-pocket or gap
Your International Student and Visitor Benefit
If you are an International Student or Visitor and hold an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) from the following Insurers BUPA/MEDIBANK/NIB/ALLIANZ. Box Hill Healthcare can make your life easier by providing direct billing with NO OUT OF POCKET OR GAP for GP Consultations.
Who Can Use Our OSHC & OVHC Direct Billing Service?
Our direct billing service is available to eligible international students and overseas visitors in Australia who hold OSHC or OVHC with one of our supported insurers.
International Students
Hold eligible Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Overseas Visitors
Hold eligible Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC).
Supported Insurers
Bupa, Medibank, nib, Allianz and ahm.
GP Consultations
Direct billing is available for eligible GP consultations.
Supported Insurers
We support direct billing for eligible OSHC and OVHC policies with the following insurers.
OSHC | OVHC | GP Consultations
Avoid Paying Upfront When Eligible
Eligible patients may be able to access direct billing for GP consultations, depending on their insurance cover.
How Does OSHC & OVHC Direct Billing Work?
Check Your Cover
Make sure you have eligible OSHC or OVHC cover with Bupa, Medibank, nib, Allianz or ahm.
Book Your Appointment
Book your GP appointment online or contact our clinic directly.
Bring Your Details
Bring your insurance membership details and valid identification to your appointment.
Attend Your Consultation
Our team will confirm your eligibility and the applicable billing arrangements.
Direct Billing
For eligible consultations, we can process the billing directly with your insurer.
OSHC & OVHC GP Services in Box Hill?
Box Hill Healthcare provides GP consultations for eligible international students and visitors in Box Hill and surrounding eastern Melbourne communities. If you hold OSHC or OVHC with Bupa, Medibank, nib, Allianz or ahm, our direct billing arrangement can make accessing a GP easier.
Need to see a GP?
If you have eligible OSHC or OVHC, our team can help you understand how direct billing works and what you need to know before your appointment.
OSHC & OVHC Direct Billing FAQs
Yes. Eligible international students with OSHC can access GP consultations at Box Hill Healthcare. Depending on your insurer and policy, our direct billing arrangements may allow eligible services to be billed directly to your insurer.
You can book a GP appointment through our usual appointment booking process. When making your appointment, please let our team know if you have OSHC or OVHC and provide your insurance details where required.
Eligible overseas visitors with OVHC may be able to access direct billing at Box Hill Healthcare. Eligibility depends on your insurer, policy and the services provided. Our team can help you understand the billing process.
Please bring your OSHC or OVHC membership or policy details and a valid form of identification. If relevant, you may also bring any medical records, referral letters or other documents related to your appointment.
Our current direct billing arrangements include eligible policies with Bupa, Medibank, nib, Allianz and ahm. Coverage can vary depending on your individual policy, so please check your policy details if you are unsure.
OSHC and OVHC policies can differ in their benefits, inclusions, exclusions and claim requirements. We recommend checking with your insurer to confirm what is covered under your specific policy.
For eligible GP consultations under our supported OSHC/OVHC direct billing arrangements, there is no out-of-pocket or gap fee. If you are unsure whether your cover applies, please contact the clinic before your appointment to confirm.
Your Health. Our Priority.
Quality GP care for international students and visitors in Box Hill.