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How to claim on your Overseas Visitor Health Cover

Claiming is easy

When you make a claim, you can either claim money back for treatment you’ve already paid for or claim money to pay for treatment.  

Claim via the Allianz Care OVHC Online Members Services (OMS)

Simply follow the steps below:

  1.  Login to the Allianz Care OVHC OMS (or register if not already done so)
  2.  Select Submit claim from the top of your window OR select Claims then Submit a Claim from the left side menu
  3.  Follow the prompts to submit up to 4 documents per claim submission
  4.  Ensure you tick ‘Send email receipt’ to keep a record of your submission

Email Claim

Follow these steps: 

  1. Download the OVHC claim form
  2. Open the form in Adobe Acrobat and complete
  3. Click ‘SUBMIT’ and email it to us along with any relevant attachments (e.g. medical receipts) by selecting ‘Default email application’ and ‘Continue’.

Tip: If, when clicking ‘SUBMIT’, the ‘Default email application’ option is grey and cannot be selected, save the PDF and manually attach it to an email. Add your Policy Number in the subject or the body and send it to ovhcclaims@allianzcare.com.au along with any relevant attachments (e.g. medical receipts).

Alternatively, you can post your claim and receipts to: 

Allianz Care Australia OVHC
Locked Bag 3004
Toowong QLD 4066

Popular Forms

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What happens after you submit your claim?

You will receive an email confirming we have received your claim.

Members who used the Allianz Care OVHC OMS or app to submit a claim can view their claim history online, and see both paid and pending claim submissions.

If you have submitted a claim for treatment you have already paid for, you can choose to have your benefit paid by direct debit into your nominated bank account.

If you have submitted a claim to pay for treatment, we will send the payment directly to your general practitioner or medical provider. Make sure you submit your claim as soon as possible so we can pay the bill on time. Please note that online claims will only be paid to the nominated bank account.

Other things you should know

Waiting Periods

A waiting period is the time you need to wait after purchasing your policy before you can claim. You cannot claim for medical treatment that is provided during the waiting period. This means that you will need to pay for all expenses for the treatment.

Out-of-pocket fees

You may incur an out-of-pocket fee (known as a gap fee) if the amount the medical provider charges is more than the benefit you are entitled to under your cover. You will need to pay the gap fee yourself and won’t be able to claim that amount. We recommend you call your doctor or hospital before visiting to get an idea of what it will cost you.

Direct Billing Network

Using our network of direct billing providers makes it easier for you to claim when you visit a doctor (excluding Budget Working cover and Budget Visitors cover). All you need to do is provide your membership card and the provider will charge us directly for the amount covered under your Allianz Care policy and you will only need to pay a fee if it applies.

Don’t forget to use our Find a Doctor tool to find direct billing providers in your local area.

Make sure you select a doctor or medical provider that specifies they can direct bill.

Hospital excess

The excess is the amount you must pay upfront before a benefit is paid by us for overnight or same day hospital admissions under your policy. The excess is payable once per adult per financial year (1 July – 30 June). No excess applies to any children on your policy under the age of 18.

If your plan has a hospital excess payable, you will need to pay the excess amount towards your hospital treatment costs before we will pay any benefit.