NIB OSHC
NIB OSHC
Think Higher’s partner NIB OSHC is one of the major health cover providers in Australia who working since 2008. With NIB OSHC, they also deal with travel insurance. Their purpose is to make help people in the health cover programs so they can enjoy their stay in Australia.

FAQ's
The Stage when to visit a Hospital
- In the following cases, you should go to the hospital visit.
- Major injury (for example: badly bleeding or injured in a severe accident)
- Critical illness (for example chest pain, unconscious or seizure, difficulty breathing)
- You must call 000 or Immediately go to the Emergency Department of Hospital.
What Time to Visit a GP?
At the time you are sick and not facing a critical condition of your health, however, you need medical treatment. For the illness cases like symptoms of stomach aches, cold, and flu, or fever, you can visit a local doctor a GP a General Practitioner.
How can I extend my OSHC policy?
In case you have a plan to continue your studies in Australia, you can simply contact us and we can take your request procedure to the next level.
How Healthcare System is working in Australia?
The Australian healthcare system can be broken up into two different categories:
- Public: The availability of the Australian public healthcare system that is known as Medicare is only for reciprocal cardholders, citizens, and permanent residents.
- Private: The private healthcare system like NIB covers you for:
- both emergency
- Non-emergency health issues (including things like treatment in a private hospital, the cost of an ambulance, and a visit to the dentist).
How do I switch to NIB OSHC?
To get most from the health insurance, NIB offers a range of quality health covers, designed for working visitors.
- Choose the best-suited product according to your needs.
- From your previous Australian health fund You must have a Clearance Certificate
How do I move from a student visa to a 485 Graduate Visa?
At the time of applying for a 485 Graduate visa you need to provide us:
- Evidence of the appropriate health insurance in Australia.
Our health cover meets the 485 visa conditions set by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Advantages of Choosing NIB OSHC
NIB plans are compliant according to the visa requirements of the Department of Home Affairs. NIB is able to receive your OSHC Confirmation Certification within the 5 minutes time. NIB has one million people on the portfolio as a trusted client for health insurance in Australia and New Zealand.