Allianz Partners, part of the global Allianz Group, has updated its offering to overseas workers and under its newly re-branded international health brand, Allianz Care. From 6 July 2021, the new options introduce a flexible excess and improved pricing for couples and families.

Allianz Care’s updated pricing for Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) gives working visa members the option to apply a $0 or $500 excess to their cover – giving them the option to reduce their premium. The pricing of Allianz Care Australia’s OVHC for working couples and families has also been reduced.

Miranda Fennell, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Allianz Partners Australia, said the new excess and improved pricing will benefit those workers already in Australia and those looking to return when the borders open. We want to make it as easy as possible for these members to access treatment services for their mental, physical and medical wellbeing, helping them stay safe, happy and healthy while in Australia.”

“Allianz Care has responded to partner and customer feedback to improve the competitiveness of our product. The changes mean we can continue to offer a great service, while providing overseas workers with flexible pricing, backed by our strong network of medical and allied health professionals. We’re helping our members navigate the Australian health system to get help when and where they need it – particularly in these uncertain times,” Ms Fennell said.

Existing services are still available such as Doctors on Demand – a 24/7 Australian telehealth service providing online doctor’s appointments, medical certificates and prescriptions. (Excluding Budget Working cover and Budget Visitors cover).

Allianz Care Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced providers of health cover and support for overseas students, visitors and workers in Australia. Formerly Allianz Global Assistance, the new Allianz Care brand will continue to assist almost 250,000 international visitors, workers and student members during and after the pandemic.

For more information on Allianz Care Australia and additional details on price changes, customers can visit Allianz Care Australia’s website. Partners can find out more by contacting becomeapartner@allianz-assistance.com.au.

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Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses or sold directly to customers, and are available through two commercial brands: Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Care. Present in 76 countries, our 21,500 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 65 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to help and protect our customers around the world.

Allianz Care Australia Overseas Student Health Cover policies are authorised under a Deed entered into between Peoplecare Health Limited and the Australian Government through the Department of Health. Allianz Care Australia Overseas Student Health Cover and Overseas Visitor Health Cover policies are issued and managed by AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 trading as Allianz Care Australia. Peoplecare Health Limited ABN 95 087 648 753, a registered private health insurer under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007 (Cth), is the underwriter of Allianz Care Australia Overseas Student Health Cover and Overseas Visitor Health Cover policies.