Travel checklist: Tips for health insurance and home security
For individuals planning long-term travel of more than one month, several preparatory steps can assist with logistics and cost savings.
One significant option for Australians is the ability to suspend private health insurance while overseas. This can result in substantial savings, provided the traveler meets specific criteria, such as being away for at least a month and having a fully paid membership. However, travelers should be mindful of the Medicare levy surcharge (MLS) to ensure savings are not offset by additional costs.
Other practical recommendations include using translation apps like Google Translate for navigating foreign languages and utilizing house-sitting services, such as Aussie House Sitters, to maintain property security and garden upkeep during extended absences.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Suspending health insurance typically requires being away for at least one month. www.theage.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Private health insurance coverage can be suspended during overseas travel to save costs. www.theage.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Translation apps like Google Translate can assist with reading menus and street signs. www.theage.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Travelers should consider the impact of the Medicare levy surcharge when canceling private health cover. www.theage.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au