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DanielPerth, WA
Dissapointed !!!!!
I’m waiting more then 14 working days for my claims. Nobody answered for my additional questions. NOTHING!!!! This is very disappointing. You are breaking insurance code and customer service is very bad.
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Claim system needs to be improved
I had this insurance for 7 years and my experience was alright. They covered most things that medicare would. The claim system was annoying though. Bad enough that you had to pay everything out of pocket and then claim it back but the claim form was a pdf that couldn't be edited so you had to print it out, fill in all your details (for every single claim), sign it, scan it and submit it. I felt that they made this extra difficult so that some people might not bother to submit a claim because it's too much of a hassle. It can't be so hard to set up a simple online claim system like everyone else.
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Thanks for your feedback Kay, I have passed this onto our OVHC team. Kind regards, Tegan
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SamPerth, WA
Bad business policies
I had taken overseas visitors insurance for 2 visitors. They were not sure how they will stay for and so I had monthly payments options. After 2 months visitors decided to go back and I called to cancel policy but they said I have to give them atleast 30 days notice for cancellation and charged me $280 for nothing.
It was daytime robbery.
Would never recommend to anyone.
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Hi Sam, I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed but thank you for the feedback. Kind regards, Tegan
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Irina S.Perth, WA
Terrible service
I am paying 75$ a month and it doesn't cover anything (unless you admitted to the hospital or die) so can't comment on the process of lodging the claim - hopefully I won't have to do it
Service is terrible - they say they answer emails within 48 hours but it never happens. Even when they respond - sometimes it seems they haven't even read your questions properly...
Tried to call for 40 mins just now - they hang up! Called OSHC department - they haven't enen listened to me explaining the situation; transeferred the call to OVHC (who hang up again)
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Hi Irina, I'm sorry to hear about this. I'd like to help if I can so I will send you a private message for further details. Kind regards, Tegan
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Zahida HussainGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Satisfactory but needs improvement
Claim process needs to be made electronic so that hard copy stuff could be avoided.
Medication cost coverage should be improved as currently the policy is hardly covering anything.
Thanks for Support.
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Thanks so much for the constructive feedback Zahida - we appreciate it.
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SunilMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Perfect for overseas visitors on a short term visit upto a year.
Perfect for overseas visitors on a short term visit upto a year. Easy to set up and simple terms and conditions while offering good value and great benefits. Happy with it both times I took it out for parents visiting.
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That's great to hear Sunil!
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Really bad Online experience
Changed the frequency to Monthly, but still showing annually. Tried it few times but just wouldn't work. Kept pushing the date a day further every single time. Just fed up
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Hi Amrit, I'm sorry to hear about that. I will send you a private message to see if I can help sort this out for you. Kind regards, Tegan
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- Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC)
- Verified customer
A policy which gives you peace of mind when visiting Australia(even if you don't have to use it!)
Bought a standard OVHC policy for me and my wife for our 18 days visit to Australia as tourists. Easy to set up(like most others). Coverage was for AUD 1 million for each of us, both of us being over 70 years of age(unlike most other companies which cover up to a max of only USD 50,000 for senior citizens, if at all). Reasonably priced, and no fine print hidden clauses.
Luckily neither of us faced any medical situation during our stay which required treatment/hospitalization. So can't comment on how reasonable and prompt settlement of claims are.
Would certainly take out an Allianz OVHC policy if I visit Australia again.
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Thanks for the review Ramesh!
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HarjitWestern Australia
- 7 reviews
Perfect policy for Visitors
I like how you can use your membership as bulk billing service at their participating GP network, you don't have to pay anything upfront and no hassle of making claims. Easy and Awesome!! Only thing would like to suggest to give option to suspend policy if visitor going back temporary instead of cancelling the policy.
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Thanks so much for the feedback! Kind regards, Tegan
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BAD, the claim is pain
I have lodged claims couples times, sometimes it goes through and sometimes not. Last time I called them up to check why I still haven't got my claim back. The person on the phone said they got no claim email from me. So I forwarded again during phone call, asked her if she got it, she said it will take a couple of hours or days to go through... We are living in the 21 century where Gmail will take that long to reach their mailbox. I have been sent the claim request for 13 days and haven't heard any words from them yet. I guess this will be my ...Read more
last time to make the claim since I do not bother to go back and forward to just check if my email went through. Anyway, I cannot wait for getting my PR, so I no longer wasted my money and time on this terrible health insurance.1 comment
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Hi Chihiro, I'm sorry to hear about this but thank you for the feedback. Has this been resolved or is there anything I can do to assist? Kind regards, Tegan
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AmitMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Waste of money - as no suspension in the policy allowed- loss customers
I was very upset, when I come to know that there is no suspension of policy allowed in allianz. At the time of taking the policy policy number: 6136750. for my FATHER- nobody told me about that. Now I come to know I need to continue paying the premium of the policy to avoid the waiting period as my father will be overseas as no suspension allowed. policy number: 6136750.
Not happy with the tricks allianz did with me, as i need to pay the premium even if my father will not be here. One of my friend has BUPA - COVER for his father and he suspended the policy and continue when his father is back.
This way ALLIANZ will loose all future customers and existing one also
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Hi Amit, I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed on this occasion, but thank you for sharing your feedback as it helps us improve. Kind regards, Tegan
And also u cover 85 % gp and lab tests not 100%
Rather than improving work on these issues.... Bupa had same few years back but now they are covering... 100%
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Thanks for the additional feedback - we appreciate it. Tegan
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Alejandra G.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Avoid this is a light day robbery
I paid for nearly a year my visitor health cover which I made barely 3 claims with extremely delays in the money refund about a month waiting,blast week a got a call from one of their awfully mannered costumer service telling me they won be able to provide more awful service as Im a visa dependant and I need to convince my partner to pay for it too that I could take my money and go somewhere else, is this even legal to being treated like this I feel scammed .also the money rebate it's not even worth it so save your money and travel
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Hi Alejandra, I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience, but thank you for sharing your feedback. I will send you a private message to see if there is anything I can do to assist. Kind regards, Tegan
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HarisGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
- Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC)
- Verified customer
Doesn't even provide an option to suspend a policy
I bought the OVHC Visitors Plus policy for my parents over 2.5 years ago which has been continually active since. Now that my parents have left the country for a few months, I requested Allianz OVHC if they can temporarily suspend the policy for a few months until they come back. However, they declined and advised that they do not offer any Pause in the policy and the only option was to cancel the policy. The cancellation would mean that the waiting periods would need to be reserved.
I know of other OVHC providers i.e. BUPA etc, that does allo...Read more
w one to temporarily suspend the policy for up to 9 months. I would suggest viewers reading this review to find other better alternatives i.e. BUPA etc., rather than taking out and keeping an Allianz policy by paying similar premiums but no benefits compared to other providers. I had to call the customer service number 3-4 times just to reach an agent. My calls kept dropping from the queue, end up giving up and calling after 3 days.1 comment
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Hi Haris, thanks for your review & feedback - I have passed it onto the relevant team.
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Pun W.South East Queensland, QLD
Visa requirement only
Thanks, did not want to use insurance though I have to have a visitor cover -a visa condition. Just a another way of making tourists spending in country, no value
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Most of the ailments are in 12 month waiting period which are not inline with Visitor visa period.
Not value for money. Stayed for 8 months. Most of the ailments are in 12 month waiting period for Visitor visa which is max 12 month stay. I see this is as dodgy as no one met this condition.
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Hi Vijay, thank you for the feedback - I have passed it onto the team. Kind regards, Tegan
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RoshVictoria
- 2 reviews
Value for money
Value for money and easy to set up. Will select the same for my parents next visit too.
The lady who helped via the phone was really helpful and efficient to set up the account..
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That's so good to hear! Thanks for the review Rosh. Kind regards, Tegan
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YilingGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Awesome service, perfect support while in overseas.
Easy to set up insurance. Resolve the claim efficiently, responding quickly. Nice staff there help you out. Feel worthy to purchase it from allianz. Good experience so far with allianz.
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That's wonderful to hear! Thanks for the feedback Yiling! Kind regards, Tegan
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Was great experience Team member very helpful Policy covered what I needed
Value for money Was satisfied with the Insurance cover I got Alll well wont and I went away without any wrong with my health Will choose again if I have to visit Austria again Good staff Very helpful Thanks
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Hi Sashi, thanks for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back as a customer! - Allianz Global Assistance
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Good product and good services
I visited them at their La Trobe on campus office for some claims and met Oshc rep Vaibhav, he helped me in processing my claims and explaining about the policy.
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Mary
- 2 reviews
Terrible! They do not make payments in full, take up to a week to respond to email if they reply at all, put you on hold
One claim has taken over 8 months to be paid and is still not sorted despite multiple calls and emails to the company. Each staff member gives conflicting information and doesn't help with the problem.
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Hi Mary, we're sorry to hear of your experience. We'll message you privately to see if there's anything we can to do resolve your experience. - Allianz Global Assistance
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Questions & Answers
Lauraasked
We have extended their policy until the 06 06 2020. Why did I receive this feedback?
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Allianz PartnersAllianz Global Assistance
Hi Laura, I'm sorry I don't understand your question. Could you please clarify? If you have any questions about your policy you can call us on 1300 727 193 and we'd be happy to assist. Kind regards, Tegan
jicanghaiasked
My last insurance expired on 4.10. When I bought it again today, it reminded me that the purchase was unsuccessful. What is the reason?
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Allianz PartnersAllianz Global Assistance
Hi there, for policy enquiries, please give us a call on 1300 727 193 and we'd be happy to assist. Kind regards, Tegan
EMKasked
My visa as not approved, and I as unable to come to Australia .
I have been informed that my visa, may be approved in November 2020, after the COVID-19 crises
Will I be able to transfer my travel insurance period coverage, to November 2020?
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Hi there, I can't make any policy changes via Product Review but I've provided our contact details below when calling from outside Australia, as well as a link to our online contact form if you would prefer to email us. Hope this helps! Kind regards, Tegan
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Hi Daniel, I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. I will send you a private message for further details so I can follow this up for you. Kind regards, Tegan