Medibank Essentials OSHC: coverage details

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Medibank Essentials OSHC coverage: hospital + medical at MBS rates, $70 per prescription with $300/$600 annual limits. Excludes contraceptive/cosmetic medications.

Medibank Essentials OSHC is the Australian visa-compliant student health cover product available on Edvisor.

Hospital cover

Pays towards admitted hospital services as a private patient. Out-of-pocket may apply above benefit amounts.

Medical cover

Prescription medicine

  • Member contribution: $30 per item.
  • Medibank pays: up to $70 per item.
  • Annual limit single: $300.
  • Annual limit couple/family: $300 per member, $600 per membership.
  • Only covers prescription-only medicines from a doctor for treating illness/injury.
  • Excludes contraceptive or cosmetic prescriptions, plus excluded service prescriptions.

Annual limits

Maximum benefits payable per member or membership per calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31).


Source: https://help.edvisor.io/insurance/medibank-oshc