[simonc021]

Hello!

My wife will soon be applying for the 820, following on from the PMV 300.. Since she will be arriving in Australia, I'm wondering what we need to do about health insurance for her.

I've read some things that say you can apply for Medicare once you are even on the bridging visa after the application. But I can't tell if that's entirely accurate?

Many thanks for any help!

 

[simonc021]

Thanks so much for the replies!

 

[simonc021]

Yep we just went into medicare with a copy of husbands bridging visa, acknowledgement of application for 820 visa, and his passport.

Great, that sounds simple! How long does it take after you visit the medicare office, until he is covered?

 

[simonc021]

They gave me a printout as a temporary card until the actual card arrived by post, so coverage was immediate.

Amazing, very convenient. Thank you !