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The Department has announced Bupa as the successful tender applicant for provision of comprehensive health services from 25 May 2014 to 24 May 2017. Bupa will replace Medibank Health Solutions in providing: visa medical examinations and assessments onshore; provision of Fitness to Travel, Fitness to Depart and Carer visa assessments; and Health Status Assessments.
Bupa will also be taking over extra functions currently undertaken by MOC, including: health undertakings administration and assessments; medical opinions on referred offshore medicals; updating costs estimates for client medical conditions; and ensuring currency of Notes of Guidance.