
Health Insurance
From international student to graduate: how my health cover changed
I thought I had health cover… then my student visa ended. I found out the hard way how Australia’s health insurance system works.
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Shubham Pandey (Shub) is a digital content producer specialising in investing, superannuation, and personal finance. Over the past six years, he’s crafted trusted financial content for leading institutions and publishers – including ANZ Bank, Finder, and now Compare Club. Shub’s work spans both banking and fintech, with a content footprint across Australia and the broader APAC region. He’s also contributed to globally-read platforms like Valnet, BeInCrypto, and AMBCrypto, helping readers decode everything from market trends to retirement planning. At Compare Club, Shub's goal is to make complex money matters simpler and more actionable for everyday Australians.
Health Insurance
From international student to graduate: how my health cover changed
I thought I had health cover… then my student visa ended. I found out the hard way how Australia’s health insurance system works.
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