peanut Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi I will be going to Australia for a short trip and I was wondering whether I need to buy travel health insurance? Does anyone know which kind to buy? Thanks! :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong Bob Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Depends on where you are from. If you are from a country which has a health care agreement with Australia you are covered by the Medicare system - basically free care. The UK is covered, Thailand is not. Your travel agent should know, if not I believe you can register on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Depends on where you are from. If you are from a country which has a health care agreement with Australia you are covered by the Medicare system - basically free care. The UK is covered, Thailand is not. Your travel agent should know, if not I believe you can register on arrival. Thanks for your reply. No, I'm not covered by Medicare. I just wonder if it's a requirement.I don't have a travel agent but it's good to know I can get it on arrival if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 You should still get it in case you need repatriating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 If you are not from a country ,covered by Medicare, I would strongly suggest you buy it here. A good idea would be to contact the Australian Embassy to find out. Medical care , and ambulances,if you are not covered , are very expensive in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I believe BUPA has travel health insurance to cover you there. www.bupa.co.th I believe is the website for contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks everyone for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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