How much does an ambulance cost in Australia?
OSHCstudents - In an emergency, you might need an ambulance. The cost of ambulance varies across the states of Australia. Know the cost of each state so you can be prepared beforehand.
What to do when it’s not an emergency?
OSHCstudents - If you get sick, and it’s not an emergency, your general practitioner or ‘GP’ is often your first point of contact. Let’s take a look at how to find a GP, understand what a consultation can include, as well as what it might cost you.
How to prepare for an emergency?
OSHCstudents - A medical emergency could happen to you or your family at any time. Being prepared can help you to know what to do, if you or someone around you, needs urgent medical assistance.
What should I do when I feel sick?
OSHCstudents - Feeling unwell? Find out where to go, who to call, and what your options are when you or your family are sick.
How to claim your hospital payment
OSHCstudents - After your hospital stay, there’s often lots of paperwork and costs to work through. We’ll take a look at what the paperwork means, and how to navigate the claims process for private health insurance.
How to avoid unexpected out of pocket costs?
OSHCstudents - When being admitted to hospital as a private patient, you may have to contribute toward the cost of your treatment. So how can you avoid these costs?
What is included in hospital cover?
OSHCstudents - If you choose to use private health insurance to pay for your hospital treatment, it’s important to understand what’s generally included so you can get the most out of your cover.
Who pays for your hospital treatment?
OSHCstudents - Healthcare can be expensive, especially if you need to fund hospital treatment. Find out what options you have to pay for your treatments.
What should you consider when choosing a hospital in Australia?
OSHCstudents - There are lots of things to take into consideration when choosing a hospital, and some of it can be quite confusing. We will make it easier for you by this article.
What type of hospitals are there in Australia?
OSHCstudents - In Australia, there are two main categories of hospital services that you can access: public and private, with several subsets that sit under each category. Read more to understand your hospital choices.
Things you should know about waiting periods
OSHCstudents - What is a waiting period? Why are there waiting periods? We will help you answer these questions.
What’s the difference between Deductible and Copayment?
OSHCstudents - Health insurance deductibles and copayments are both types of cost-sharing, which refers to the way health insurance companies split the cost of your health care with you. So, what's the difference between deductible and copayment?
