What does the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Italy provide cover for?

Australia’s Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Italy provides cover for certain medical costs.  

In order for the RHCA to cover your medical costs in Italy, medical care must be:  

• Medically necessary care that can’t wait until you get home to Australia,  
• Through the national health service, the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, and 
• Within 6 months from the day you arrive to Italy. 

The RHCA with Italy covers the following types of medical costs:  

• Care as a hospital patient or out-patient at public and authorised hospitals, 
• GP and specialist care from public clinics, health centres and authorised hospitals and clinics, and 
• Urgent dental care at public hospitals. 

The RCHA with Italy does not cover the following types of medical costs:  

• You may need to pay for medicines and tests.  

Keep in mind, Fast Cover’s travel insurance policy will not pay for the cost of medical care that is covered by the RHCA between Australia and Italy. 

As each individual’s circumstances are different, we will assess each claim on a case by case basis and in accordance with your specific circumstances, policy terms and Certificate of Insurance.  

Any advice is general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the PDS as eligibility criteria, policy terms, conditions, exclusions and limits apply.