Private insurance with provisions especially for migrants

Date Shared:

Monday, October 14, 2019 - 14:49

Countries and areas:

Australia

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

Business

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Health, Public-Private Partnerships, Costs of Migration

Summary:

Some private insurance providers in Australia offer provisions especially for migrants to facilitate insurance coverage given their circumstances; for instance removal of waiting periods for hospital and pre-existing conditions coverage.

Link:

See, for example: https://www.gmhba.com.au/help/health-insurance/457-visas-overseas-visitors

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 1.2 "Facilitating social and economic inclusion"