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Why are international students required to maintain overseas student health cover (OSHC)?

April 26, 2017cover Health International maintain OSHC overseas student students

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Why are international students required to maintain overseas student health cover (OSHC)?

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Ans29.Without access to the safety net of Medicare, international students may have difficulty paying for medical treatment. As a result, overseas student health cover (OSHC) was introduced to ensure international students have adequate health care arrangements during their stay in Australia. OSHC ensures international students can access appropriate health care without undue financial hardship.