Australian Health Management is known as AHM and was founded in the 1970s. It is now owned by Medibank and offers Overseas Student Health Cover to international students.
General Overview of AHM Overseas Student Health Cover
AHM OSHC includes benefits toward hospital and medical costs while you are studying in Australia.
This includes:
- Visits to General Practitioners (GPs) and specialists
- Treatment by doctors in hospitals, such as surgeons and anaesthetists
- Pathology tests
- X-rays
- Hospital accommodation costs
- Prescription medicines
- Emergency ambulance transport
Your OSHC also includes access to health advice from a registered nurse 24 hours a day.
AHM OSHC and Student Visas
AHM OSHC can only be purchased by people who are or will be in Australia on the following visas:
- 500 Student
- 570 Independent ELICOS Sector
- 571 Schools Sector
- 572 Vocational Education and Training Sector
- 573 Higher Education Sector
- 574 Postgraduate Research Sector
- 575 Non Award Sector
- 576 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector
Visa Compliance and Allianz Care OSHC
AHM OSHC meets the Home Affairs health insurance requirements.
AHM Health Cover
| Health Insurance Benefits | AHM |
|---|---|
| Visa Compliance | |
| Meets government requirements | √ |
| Apply online | √ |
| In Hospital Treatment | |
| Accommodation | √ |
| Accident and Emergency Services | √ All Hospitals |
| Outpatient and Postoperative | √ |
| Doctor Services | √ 100% of MBS |
| Out of Hospital Treatment | |
| Standard GP Consultation | √ 100% of MBS |
| Telehealth | √ 85% of MBS |
| Specialists | √ 85% of MBS |
| Pathology and X-rays | √ 85% of MBS |
| Other | |
| Emergency ambulance services | √ |
| Surgically implanted prosthesis | √ |
| Prescription medicines | √ $50 item limit PBS co-payment $300 limit person limit p.a. |
| Waiting Periods | |
| Pre-existing psychiatric | 2 months |
| Pre-existing conditions | 12 months |
| Obstetrics | 12 months |
| Extra Features | |
| Refund Policy | √ Limited fees apply |
| Support Services | √ 24hr health and emergency support line |
FAQ
What happens after I arrived in Australia?
Once you arrive in Australia it is important that you ACTIVATE your health cover. You can do this online, via email or phone call to AHM.
You will then receive your membership card electronically or in the mail within 10 business days if you have requested one. This card is what you use upon attending doctor appointments, hospital admissions or any other health care claims.
What does a Gap mean?
You may need to pay something towards the cost of these services – this is often called a gap or and out-of-pocket expense. A gap fee or out-of-pocket expense is the difference between the fee charged by your provider and the benefit AHM pays for the service. There are also some services or treatments that are excluded. For more information see your Member Guide and Cover Summary – these are available on ahmoshc.com.au in the ‘OSHC Support’ section.
What doesn’t AHM OSHC cover?
AHM OSHC does not cover the following under the insurance policy:
- Cosmetic treatment
- Podiatric surgery performed by a non-registered podiatric surgeon
- Treatment not considered medically necessary i.e. health screening services for employment
- Surgically implanted prostheses or other items not included on the government’s Prostheses list
What is AHM’s Online Member Service?
Online Member Services (OMS) is a facility which you can access to manage your cover either via ahmoshc.com.au or through the ahm OSHC app available via Apple App Store or
Google Play Store. You can:
- View cover details
- Update contact and bank details
- Access 24/7 Student Health & Support
- Find a provider who will bill us directly
- View your digital card
- Make a claim and more
How do I get my membership card?
You must register for Online Member Services receive your ahm OSHC membership card. This will be posted to your Australian Address within 10 working days.
You can request a card to be sent to you in the mail if you prefer to carry a card in your wallet. Log in to Online Member Services at ahmoshc.com.au, select ‘My Account’ then ‘Order a card
Book an appointment today for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents to find more about your visa options.
