has anybody taken extra health insurance for a trip to tas
thanks suenray
Big Gorilla said
04:15 PM Sep 2, 2014
Now why would you need extra Health Insurance cover to visit Tasmania ?
Dougwe said
04:45 PM Sep 2, 2014
My health insurance covers Australia wide thank goodness. I would be very surprised if all health funds didn't do the same. Just give them a call suenray to double check and for peace of mind perhaps.
TAJ said
06:25 PM Sep 2, 2014
i just asked a question did not mention i was taking extra insurance
will give them a call thanks D
SUENRAY
Blue said
06:31 PM Sep 2, 2014
the last time I went to Tasmania it turned into a nightmare...
but that's another story..
the rocket said
10:20 PM Sep 2, 2014
hi, nothing extra. I use medicare and public hospital.
the rocket said
10:23 PM Sep 2, 2014
the rocket wrote:
hi, nothing extra. I use medicare and public hospital. and I guess if I die over there I have enough money to pay for a wooden box and a one way ticket home. sorry, I just being playful. regards. rocket.
Dougwe said
08:34 AM Sep 3, 2014
Sorry to digress little TAJ,
I was just talking to my good mate wombat and he reckons, don't worry about the ticket Rocket just get someone to put you in the box and chuck in the ocean. He reckons it would be something like a message in a bottle and much cheaper
Back to you TAJ.
TAJ said
09:09 AM Sep 3, 2014
thanks DOUGWE YOU answered my question
about extra insurance
TAJ
jules47 said
10:29 AM Sep 3, 2014
TAJ - we were in Tassie for four months - Yeoeleven who was travelling with us, broke his ribs and had to go to the hospital in Latrobe for x ray etc., no problem, just rocked up at the emergency and they treated him very quickly - xray only, and sent off with advice to be careful. Plenty of facilities over there, no worries. I also attended a doctor's surgery for prescription, no problem, medicare card etc., and that was it.
PJK said
11:14 AM Sep 3, 2014
You can get an extension to your current health insurance at the Tasmanian Embassy in your States capital city.
The same office issues the Travel Visa and stamps your Passport.
Welcome to our country - most of us speak English to some degree, so no real need to learn Tasmanian.
Peter
PJK
Golddetectornomad said
12:03 PM Sep 3, 2014
...and don't they need that toe separation operation down there... so they can wear thongs...?....?
Dougwe said
12:25 PM Sep 3, 2014
No that's the second head before they come back to Australia cos there is something in the water over there.
Sorry TAJ, looks like you have woken the local natives over in Tassie and others.
Big Gorilla said
01:55 PM Sep 3, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
No that's the second head before they come back to Australia cos there is something in the water over there.
Sorry TAJ, looks like you have woken the local natives over in Tassie and others.
I'm not saying a word !!!
PJK said
02:01 PM Sep 3, 2014
Jeez, a fella was only trying to give good advice.
Sorry TAJ, local humour kicked in. You only need your passport to get back to the big island.
Peter PJK
Dougwe said
03:03 PM Sep 3, 2014
Cricky BG, you feel'n sick mate??
Big Gorilla said
04:44 PM Sep 3, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Cricky BG, you feel'n sick mate??
Not really, but as an import with only one head, I'm not really qualified to respond !!
PJK said
06:00 PM Sep 3, 2014
I used to be a genuine Taswegian - got the neck scar to prove it.
Thryoidectomy I think it was called.
Peter
PJK
glendadon said
06:36 PM Sep 4, 2014
I love some of the fun replies are people that gullible to ask a question like that .
glendadon said
06:39 PM Sep 4, 2014
Ooop sorry pressed it twice
-- Edited by glendadon on Thursday 4th of September 2014 06:40:16 PM
TAJ said
07:09 AM Sep 5, 2014
ONLY ASKED A QUESTION DIDNOT EXPECT TO BE S##T ON TWICE
GLEN WHATS IT LIKE TO BE PERFECT
Dougwe said
09:24 AM Sep 5, 2014
Hi Ray,
Life's too short to let it upset you my friend. You mentioned your question was answered early so I think everyone just had a bit of lite hearted fun with the thread, no offence was meant, I know I didn't mean any.
Did you ring your Health Fund and did you get the answer you wanted from them? I hope so.
Enjoy Tasmania when you get there Ray as it is a great place and well worth the visit, especially if you stay for a while. It makes the cost of getting there a little easier to deal with. I personally love the Convict Trail and the West Coast.
Big Gorilla said
09:41 AM Sep 5, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Hi Ray,
Life's too short to let it upset you my friend. You mentioned your question was answered early so I think everyone just had a bit of lite hearted fun with the thread, no offence was meant, I know I didn't mean any.
Did you ring your Health Fund and did you get the answer you wanted from them? I hope so.
Enjoy Tasmania when you get there Ray as it is a great place and well worth the visit, especially if you stay for a while. It makes the cost of getting there a little easier to deal with. I personally love the Convict Trail and the West Coast.
And ditto from me...
cooee said
10:04 PM Sep 5, 2014
<< I love some of the fun replies are people that gullible to ask a question like that .>>
TAJ
I cringe when I read how someone like you is treated when they ask a question on this forum. The answer above is rude and the other smart-arse replies and comments are pretty low also.
As you have found out there are nice members and not so nice. You only have to read the rude smart-arse replies you got to sort them out.When Cindy gets around to it she will delete this thread but meanwhile you have been hurt and I am sorry to see this.
If you need some extra protection for yourself or your vehicle ( read Frangapinis post and see what has happened to her ) I suggest you talk to a travel agent or your State road service ( NRMA in NSW ) and see what kind of travel insurance is available in Australia.
-- Edited by cooee on Friday 5th of September 2014 10:29:38 PM
PeterD said
12:14 AM Sep 6, 2014
The only extra cover you may need is travel insurance. The tasie ferry mob used to offer it. There are two types of fare you can select from. One is a very flexible fare and the other is fairly fixed with penalties for changing things. Travel insurance is cheap for a trip to Tasmania, possibly cheaper than the fare differences. When booking far ahead things may change medically and you have to cancel altogether. If you have travel insurance and events occur that would be covered by their cancellation provisions then the insurance would be good value.
Webmaster said
05:25 PM Sep 6, 2014
Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder to reply to others' posts and questions in a friendly and respectful way. Sometimes things said in jest can be misinterpreted and this can lead to bad feelings. We would like to keep our forum a positive and welcoming place to be. Thanks for your understanding.
Sheba said
06:44 PM Sep 6, 2014
Since when has Tasmania not been a part of Australia ? Anything that applies in other states should also apply in Tassy.
Cheers,
Sheba.
TAJ said
07:47 AM Sep 7, 2014
when you look at registration. road rules . insurance .etc etc etc etc
has anybody taken extra health insurance for a trip to tas
thanks suenray
Now why would you need extra Health Insurance cover to visit Tasmania ?
i just asked a question did not mention i was taking extra insurance
will give them a call thanks D
SUENRAY
the last time I went to Tasmania it turned into a nightmare...
but that's another story..
hi, nothing extra. I use medicare and public hospital.
Sorry to digress little TAJ,
and much cheaper 
I was just talking to my good mate wombat and he reckons, don't worry about the ticket Rocket just get someone to put you in the box and chuck in the ocean. He reckons it would be something like a message in a bottle
Back to you TAJ.
thanks DOUGWE YOU answered my question
about extra insurance
TAJ
The same office issues the Travel Visa and stamps your Passport.
Welcome to our country - most of us speak English to some degree, so no real need to learn Tasmanian.
Peter
PJK
Sorry TAJ, looks like you have woken the local natives over in Tassie and others.
I'm not saying a word !!!
Jeez, a fella was only trying to give good advice.
Sorry TAJ, local humour kicked in.
You only need your passport to get back to the big island.
Peter
PJK
Not really, but as an import with only one head, I'm not really qualified to respond !!
Thryoidectomy I think it was called.
Peter
PJK
Ooop sorry pressed it twice
-- Edited by glendadon on Thursday 4th of September 2014 06:40:16 PM
ONLY ASKED A QUESTION DIDNOT EXPECT TO BE S##T ON TWICE
GLEN WHATS IT LIKE TO BE PERFECT
Life's too short to let it upset you my friend. You mentioned your question was answered early so I think everyone just had a bit of lite hearted fun with the thread, no offence was meant, I know I didn't mean any.
Did you ring your Health Fund and did you get the answer you wanted from them? I hope so.
Enjoy Tasmania when you get there Ray as it is a great place and well worth the visit, especially if you stay for a while. It makes the cost of getting there a little easier to deal with. I personally love the Convict Trail and the West Coast.
And ditto from me...
<< I love some of the fun replies are people that gullible to ask a question like that .>>
TAJ
I cringe when I read how someone like you is treated when they ask a question on this forum. The answer above is rude and the other smart-arse replies and comments are pretty low also.
As you have found out there are nice members and not so nice. You only have to read the rude smart-arse replies you got to sort them out.When Cindy gets around to it she will delete this thread but meanwhile you have been hurt and I am sorry to see this.
If you need some extra protection for yourself or your vehicle ( read Frangapinis post and see what has happened to her ) I suggest you talk to a travel agent or your State road service ( NRMA in NSW ) and see what kind of travel insurance is available in Australia.
-- Edited by cooee on Friday 5th of September 2014 10:29:38 PM
The only extra cover you may need is travel insurance. The tasie ferry mob used to offer it. There are two types of fare you can select from. One is a very flexible fare and the other is fairly fixed with penalties for changing things. Travel insurance is cheap for a trip to Tasmania, possibly cheaper than the fare differences. When booking far ahead things may change medically and you have to cancel altogether. If you have travel insurance and events occur that would be covered by their cancellation provisions then the insurance would be good value.
Hi everyone,
Just a quick reminder to reply to others' posts and questions in a friendly and respectful way. Sometimes things said in jest can be misinterpreted and this can lead to bad feelings. We would like to keep our forum a positive and welcoming place to be. Thanks for your understanding.
Since when has Tasmania not been a part of Australia ? Anything that applies in other states should also apply in Tassy.
Cheers,
Sheba.
when you look at registration. road rules . insurance .etc etc etc etc
which state does tassy take after
Tasmania have basically adopted the Australian Road Rules. I have posted the links on another thread http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=58472957.
-- Edited by PeterD on Sunday 7th of September 2014 05:20:47 PM