International practitioners
Pre-Ahpra registration
MIPS Medical indemnity insurance provides protection and support for doctors, dentists, nuclear medicine technologists and other healthcare practitioners working in Australia.
As a healthcare practitioner, you are required by Australian law to have Civil liability insurance arrangements in place. While practising in Australia, your MIPS Membership covers you for acts, errors, or omissions you make while providing healthcare.
MIPS is your partner through uncertainty while working in Australia, whether you’re a healthcare practitioner or student, here for a short term or permanent stay, or undertaking supervised observerships.
Why choose MIPS?
As a member-owned not-for-profit organisation, every decision is made with our members in mind. We’re here to protect you and your professional reputation with comprehensive insurance cover. As a MIPS Member you’ll also have access to resources, advice, and support 24 hours a day from medico-legal experts.
Providing you protection for up to $20 million in claims*
*The maximum amount we will pay in the aggregate per annual membership period.
Ability to speak with an experienced professional any time of the day
Access to accredited professional development (CPD) and on-demand learning.
Your circumstances
I am looking to practise healthcare in Australia
If you’re qualified to practice healthcare in another country, before commencing healthcare practice in Australia you must register with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Whilst you’re waiting for your Ahpra registration you can apply for MIPS Membership.
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I am Ahpra registered and ready to practise in Australia
If you have already received your Ahpra registration, it’s important to ensure your medical indemnity insurance is in place before commencing practise in Australia. A MIPS Membership provides professional career protection and helps you navigate the opportunities and challenges of practising in Australia.
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I am looking to undertake an observership or placement in Australia
It’s recommended that you take out medical indemnity cover to protect you for claims, complaints or employment matters that may not be covered by your host organisation. A MIPS Membership will offer you protection against the key areas that may arise during your stay. Our cover fee is waived as part of our support for professionals entering or learning healthcare in Australia.
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I am an international student or graduate in Australia
MIPS is dedicated to supporting young professionals, and our cover for students is fee waived to assist you as you enter the industry. More information about your requirements for medical indemnity insurance and what MIPS can offer you is available on our students page.
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What are international practitioners covered for?
Civil liability
- Adverse clinical outcomes (no sub-limit)
- Breach of privacy (no sub-limit)
- Reporting others (no sub-limit)
- Clinical trials and research projects (no sub-limit)
Not covered for international practitioners, or students:
- Telehealth consultations
- Supervising others
- Medical retrievals and repatriation
Professional and Disciplinary Matters
- Regulatory processes (no sub-limit)
- Coronial and other public inquiries (no sub-limit)
- Criminal matters ($500,000 sub-limit)
- Removal from proceedings (no sub-limit)
- Mandatory reporting (no sub-limit)
Not covered for international practitioners, or students:
- Medicare investigations and audits
- Other billing investigations and audits
- Statutory breaches
Employment, Training and University Disputes
- Workplace bullying or harassment
- Training program, professional association
and university disputes
($100,000 combined sub-limit)
Not covered for international practitioners, or students:
- Employment contracts and credentialling disputes
Pursuit Matters
- Pursuit of indemnity (no sub-limit)
- Personal safety pursuit ($100,000 sub-limit)
- Pursuing an objection to a subpoena (no sub-limit)
Not covered for international practitioners, or students:
- Defamation pursuit
- Removal of restrictions on registration
Additional Covers
- Contagious disease ($25,000 sub-limit)
Not covered for international practitioners, or students:
- Practice entity and staff
Cover for students
MIPS Membership for students covers the same areas as noted above for international practitioners, with the exception of clinical trials and research projects, which are only covered when your assistance or involvement in research is a requirement of your university course or qualification. For full terms and conditions, see the Member Handbook.
To cover you, we also require that you be appropriately supervised by a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner, and provided with adequate access to communication, oversight, interaction, direction and support from your supervisor throughout the provision of healthcare.
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MIPS Members enjoy a 9% discount with Australian Unity for private health insurance*.
Health insurance
You will be directed to Australian Unity's website
Australian Unity Health Limited (Australian Unity) ABN 13 078 722 568 is a registered health insurer. MIPS receives no financial benefit or commission from any health insurance products sold to members.
*9% discount includes all other retail discounts and is only available when paying by direct debit. The discount is not available through brokers or comparators, and excludes Overseas Visitor Cover. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discounts
Insurance cover is subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the policy. The information provided is general advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances or needs. You should review the Member Handbook Combined PDS and FSG and/or contact MIPS on 1800 061 113, before making a decision. Information is current as at the date published.