Cheap eye examination for international student

lusicul on 13/09/2012 - 21:37
Last edited 13/09/2012 - 21:59

Hi Guys

My lil bro need to get an eye examination, hasn't done one for 5 years. He's an international student(no medicare card). Called up Specsaver and quoted me $79. Any idea where he can get one at cheaper price? Cheers

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  • neil on 13/09/2012 - 22:12
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    International students are required to have private healthcare cover to study here. Check with his insurance as he may be covered under that.

    • lusicul on 14/09/2012 - 13:30

      Thanks Neil, last week when I called Medibank private they kept telling me NO, it's not covered. I tried again this morning and was told they would cover 85% of the costs. All good now, Thanks

  • maldrat on 14/09/2012 - 12:00

    What is covered by OSHC?
    OSHC covers treatment by a doctor, either in a public hospital or in a doctor's surgery. It also covers pathology and radiology services (x-rays and blood tests), eyesight testing performed by an optometrist, transport by ambulance to a hospital in an emergency, and a limited amount towards the cost of prescription medication.

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    • lusicul on 14/09/2012 - 13:34

      Medibank private's website doesn't show eye testing as part of the cover and when I called last week they insisted NO. After more than half an hour on the phone with them, they told me it's actually covered but only upto $59. All good now,Cheers

      • Holysmoke on 15/09/2012 - 08:15

        Yes, They would need to match whatever is covered by Medicare - thats required in terms of the DIAC's rules on overseas cover.

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