Originally posted by cherry6
> Hi,
> Can anyone give me a rough idea regarding cost of medical insurance? I
> have had a look at some websites but it is complicated to understand,
> especially as I have never had health insurance.
> If my parents happen to apply for the aged parents visa onshore, they
> wont be granted medicare whilst in the very long queue. So will they
> have to take medical insurance or do they have to 'pay as you go'?
> What would be the minimum cost, and does it include dental?
> Many thanks
> Cherry
While not exactly "aged" we had to get insurance for a -410 visa:
just under $2000 for the two. But the cover is pretty minimal -
ISTR $30k p.a.