Medibank vs Bupa vs HCF - These are the Big 3 players in Australia for private health insurance (PHI). After reading, google-ing in the internet and asking friends and co-workers,  I've got to know these 3 PHI better. As such, I will share the infos I already solicited and summarized. Medibank Medibank perhaps is the biggest player being a formerly owned or part-owned by the Australian government as claimed to those who I have talked with.  They could be found in almost every mall. Highest premium among the 3 PHI Most popular. Clinics, health boutiques and kiosks - most of them probably accepts Medibank Bupa Multi-national. I believe they could be of serviced in UK and in Europe. They could be found in almost every mall. Cheapest among the 3 in terms of premium The least recommended among the 3 in forums

The following are sample computations for Travel Insurance coming from the Philippines and some Private Health Insurance for Visitor visa (subclass 600). AIG Travel Guard They offer 2 plans: Standard Protection - 1M Medical cover Enhanced Protection - 2.5M Medical Cover Standard Protection - amount in Philippines peso - 2,750 for the 1st 30 days and 392 for additional week) - Total payments for: 1 month of stay = 2,750 2 months of stay = 2,750 + (392 + 392 + 392 + 392) = 4,318 6 months of stay = 2,750 + (1,568 x 5) = 10,590 Enhanced Protection - amount in Philippines peso - 3,026 for the 1st 30 days and 430 for additional week) - Total payments for: 1 month of stay = 3,026 2 months of stay = 3,026 + (430 + 430 + 430 + 430) = 4,746 6 months of stay = 3,026 + (1,720 x 5) = 11,626 Do contact AIG Philippines for updated premium prices. Treatment Costs for Visitors in Australia An alternative for...