Remote Benefits:

Australia

Remote builds belonging for your global team with comprehensive local plans at competitive rates.

At Remote, we offer country-specific benefits for everyone on your team. Your team members will enjoy comprehensive coverage from top providers while you access competitive rates meant for larger groups - even if you're growing!

Remote Benefits Plans

Customers may elect to offer the below benefits to their employees in Australia. To offer health coverage, customers must offer both the International health plan and the BUPA local coverage policy together, as seen below.

The rates listed here are for the current plan year. Pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes and we will update you when those changes take place.

Visit our Help Center or email support@remote.com in case of with any questions!

Starting May 1, 2025, a Benefits Service Fee of $15 USD per enrolled employee per month applies (a single fee applies regardless of the number of benefits you offered). Find out more.

Benefit

Description

Price & Coverage Options


BUPA price can be estimated between 61 AUD to 147 AUD monthly, since the price is based on some factors, including a person's history with health insurance if they have previously purchased private health insurance and government rebates. On the other hand, the International Health Insurance will be a fixed price.

- Bupa + Allianz Premium (Only employee): ~119 AUD (approx. 77 USD) + USD 157.08/ month: Approx. 234 USD

With the International Plan, If you cover the Employee Only, the employee is responsible for the cost of any dependents added to the policy.

- Bupa + Allianz Premium (Family): ~119 AUD (approx. 77 USD) + USD 471.25/month: Approx. 548 USD. With the International Plan:
You pay: 

  • Employee Only: USD 234/mo
  • Family coverage (spouse/partner, children): Ranges from USD 235.63 - USD 471.25/mo

Employee pays:

  • For Family coverage, the employee pays nothing for cover under the Allianz policy only.
  • If an employee wishes to add a dependent to the Bupa plan, you will pay 50% of the total premium and the remaining 50% will be paid by the employee

Inpatient Coverage

(International)

Cover Limit: $1M

Includes hospital room charges, nursing care, surgical procedures, and medications administered during the hospital stay.

Full refunds are available for intensive care, prescription drugs and materials, surgical fees, including anesthesia, physician and therapist fees, surgical appliances, diagnostic tests (for in-patient and day-care treatments only), organ transplants, and more.

Outpatient Coverage

(International)

Cover Limit: $5,060

Includes doctor's visits, diagnostic tests, specialist consultations, outpatient surgeries, therapy sessions, prescription medications, and more.

Deductible

(International)

$0

Employee receives immediate insurance coverage for outpatient services without any initial out-of-pocket payment.

Maternity

(International)

Maternity coverage includes a limit of $6,000 for related medical expenses.

Vision Insurance

(International)

Glasses & Contact Lenses (Including Exams): $250

Dental

(International)

Coverage Limit: $1000

Includes routine, preventive and restorative treatments as well as periodontics.

Employee Assitance Program (EAP)

(International)

Includes access to multilingual mental health, legal, and financial counseling via phone, video, or in-person. Additionally, a wellness website, fitness app, and 24/7 support in multiple languages are provided.

Coverage Details

(International)

For more detailed information on the international coverage, please refer to the table of benefits.

Local Coverage (with BUPA)

  • Basic Hospital Coverage: A $750 excess for accidents only applies to all hospital admissions (overnight or daytime procedures), based on the calendar year.
  • Travel and Accommodation Coverage: Up to $100 per person per trip for travel expenses and up to $150 per person per trip for accommodation ($50 per night).
  • No Out-of-Pocket Medical Fees: Charges by surgeons, anesthetists, or other specialists are covered for included services when admitted to the hospital.
  • COVID-19 Support: Includes Lung and Chest Care Coverage.
  • Medical Cost Coverage: BUPA covers 25% of the costs, and Medicare covers 75% of the costs for included in-hospital services.
  • Mental Health Support: Offers online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) coverage.

For more detailed information on the local coverage, please refer to the table of benefits below:
- Residents
- Non-residents

Benefit

Price & Coverage Options

Description


BUPA price can be estimated between 61 AUD to 147 AUD monthly, since the price is based on some factors, including a person's history with health insurance if they have previously purchased private health insurance and government rebates. On the other hand, the International Health Insurance will be a fixed price.

- Bupa + Allianz Premium (Only employee): ~119 AUD (approx. 77 USD) + USD 157.08/ month: Approx. 234 USD

With the International Plan, If you cover the Employee Only, the employee is responsible for the cost of any dependents added to the policy.

- Bupa + Allianz Premium (Family): ~119 AUD (approx. 77 USD) + USD 471.25/month: Approx. 548 USD. With the International Plan:
You pay: 

  • Employee Only: USD 234/mo
  • Family coverage (spouse/partner, children): Ranges from USD 235.63 - USD 471.25/mo

Employee pays:

  • For Family coverage, the employee pays nothing for cover under the Allianz policy only.
  • If an employee wishes to add a dependent to the Bupa plan, you will pay 50% of the total premium and the remaining 50% will be paid by the employee

Benefit

Inpatient Coverage

(International)

Description

Cover Limit: $1M

Includes hospital room charges, nursing care, surgical procedures, and medications administered during the hospital stay.

Full refunds are available for intensive care, prescription drugs and materials, surgical fees, including anesthesia, physician and therapist fees, surgical appliances, diagnostic tests (for in-patient and day-care treatments only), organ transplants, and more.

Benefit

Outpatient Coverage

(International)

Description

Cover Limit: $5,060

Includes doctor's visits, diagnostic tests, specialist consultations, outpatient surgeries, therapy sessions, prescription medications, and more.

Benefit

Deductible

(International)

Description

$0

Employee receives immediate insurance coverage for outpatient services without any initial out-of-pocket payment.

Benefit

Maternity

(International)

Description

Maternity coverage includes a limit of $6,000 for related medical expenses.

Benefit

Vision Insurance

(International)

Description

Glasses & Contact Lenses (Including Exams): $250

Benefit

Dental

(International)

Description

Coverage Limit: $1000

Includes routine, preventive and restorative treatments as well as periodontics.

Benefit

Employee Assitance Program (EAP)

(International)

Description

Includes access to multilingual mental health, legal, and financial counseling via phone, video, or in-person. Additionally, a wellness website, fitness app, and 24/7 support in multiple languages are provided.

Benefit

Coverage Details

(International)

Description

For more detailed information on the international coverage, please refer to the table of benefits.

Benefit

Local Coverage (with BUPA)

Description

  • Basic Hospital Coverage: A $750 excess for accidents only applies to all hospital admissions (overnight or daytime procedures), based on the calendar year.
  • Travel and Accommodation Coverage: Up to $100 per person per trip for travel expenses and up to $150 per person per trip for accommodation ($50 per night).
  • No Out-of-Pocket Medical Fees: Charges by surgeons, anesthetists, or other specialists are covered for included services when admitted to the hospital.
  • COVID-19 Support: Includes Lung and Chest Care Coverage.
  • Medical Cost Coverage: BUPA covers 25% of the costs, and Medicare covers 75% of the costs for included in-hospital services.
  • Mental Health Support: Offers online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) coverage.

For more detailed information on the local coverage, please refer to the table of benefits below:
- Residents
- Non-residents

* Prices listed in USD, local currency equivalent will be determined based on exchange rate at the time of invoicing.

Remote Life Insurance Plans

Customers may elect to offer the below global life insurance benefits to employees and can choose between the basic and comprehensive plans.

Remote has partnered with Allianz as our benefits provider for global life insurance coverage.

It is essential to be aware that in certain countries:

  • Insurance Premium Taxes may be applicable. This means you may pay taxes on the monthly premiums you pay towards the life insurance coverage for your employees.
  • Life insurance benefits may be categorized as 'Benefits in Kind' (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums, which the company pays for the life insurance coverage, might be counted as part of the employee's taxable income according to the local tax laws.

The rates listed here are for January 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026 policy year. Pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes, and we will update you when those changes take place.

Starting May 1, 2025, a Benefits Service Fee of $15 USD per enrolled employee per month applies (a single fee applies regardless of the number of benefits you offered).

BASIC PLAN

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Life Insurance

Description: Life cover provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured employee.

Payout: In the unfortunate event of an employee's demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the employee's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

Same as the Basic plan.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Description: The AD&D insurance offers financial protection to beneficiaries in the unfortunate events of an insured employee's accidental death or dismemberment.

Payout: Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the employee's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The exact payout varies depending on the type of injury sustained, as specified in the Accidental Dismemberment Table. The employee or beneficiary will receive a percentage of the capped compensation amount, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the table.

Learn more about payout procedures.

Permanent Disability

Description: The Permanent Disability insurance is designed to offer financial support to insured employees who suffer from either permanent and total or permanent and partial disabilities as a result of an accident or illness.

Payout: Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the employee's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The insurance provider assesses the extent of the permanent disability to determine the final compensation:

  • For disabilities below 33.33%, no compensation is provided.
  • Disabilities falling between 33.33% and 66.67% result in compensation calculated as a percentage of the capped amount.
  • Permanent disabilities exceeding 66.67% receive the full capped compensation amount.

Learn more about payout procedures.

Cover Levels and Premiums

Insurance Coverage and Monthly Premiums:

  • up to $50k: $5.64
  • up to $100k: $11.28
  • up to $200k: $22.56
  • up to $400k: $45.12
  • up to $500k: $56.40
  • up to $600k: $67.68

Insurance Premium Taxes are applicable in a few countries. Learn more.

Insurance Coverage and Monthly Premiums:

  • up to $50k: $12.04
  • up to $100k: $24.08
  • up to $200k: $48.14
  • up to $400k: $96.28
  • up to $500k: $120.36
  • up to $600k: $144.43

Insurance Premium Taxes are applicable in a few countries. Learn more.

Life Insurance

BASIC PLAN

Description: Life cover provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured employee.

Payout: In the unfortunate event of an employee's demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the employee's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Same as the Basic plan.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

BASIC PLAN

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Description: The AD&D insurance offers financial protection to beneficiaries in the unfortunate events of an insured employee's accidental death or dismemberment.

Payout: Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the employee's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The exact payout varies depending on the type of injury sustained, as specified in the Accidental Dismemberment Table. The employee or beneficiary will receive a percentage of the capped compensation amount, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the table.

Learn more about payout procedures.

Permanent Disability

BASIC PLAN

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Description: The Permanent Disability insurance is designed to offer financial support to insured employees who suffer from either permanent and total or permanent and partial disabilities as a result of an accident or illness.

Payout: Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the employee's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The insurance provider assesses the extent of the permanent disability to determine the final compensation:

  • For disabilities below 33.33%, no compensation is provided.
  • Disabilities falling between 33.33% and 66.67% result in compensation calculated as a percentage of the capped amount.
  • Permanent disabilities exceeding 66.67% receive the full capped compensation amount.

Learn more about payout procedures.

Cover Levels and Premiums

BASIC PLAN

Insurance Coverage and Monthly Premiums:

  • up to $50k: $5.64
  • up to $100k: $11.28
  • up to $200k: $22.56
  • up to $400k: $45.12
  • up to $500k: $56.40
  • up to $600k: $67.68

Insurance Premium Taxes are applicable in a few countries. Learn more.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Insurance Coverage and Monthly Premiums:

  • up to $50k: $12.04
  • up to $100k: $24.08
  • up to $200k: $48.14
  • up to $400k: $96.28
  • up to $500k: $120.36
  • up to $600k: $144.43

Insurance Premium Taxes are applicable in a few countries. Learn more.

Exclusions: Please note that certain exclusions, as outlined in this help article, apply to our global life insurance policy.

Currency: Prices listed in USD, local currency equivalent will be determined based on exchange rate at the time of invoicing.

Remote Mental Health Program

The rates listed here are for July 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026 policy year.

Remote has partnered with Oliva, the UK & Europe's #1 rated employee mental wellbeing platform. Oliva is available on desktop and as a mobile app and it includes:

  • 1-to-1 therapy with a curated pool of top-quality therapists (35+ languages available)
  • Advanced matching service to find each employee the right therapist for them within 48 hours (98% success rate)
  • Personal wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and info to track progress
  • Curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, Oliva Talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
  • 24/7 mental health helplines for when an employee is struggling and needs to talk to someone immediately
  • and more

Customers may elect to offer the mental health program benefits to their teams and can choose among 5 different plans. If one of the mental health benefit is offered, the employee will automatically be enrolled and you will be charged for it monthly. However, employees have the option to opt out of the benefit. If they choose to do so, they will be unenrolled and charges will stop effective from the next month.

It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, Mental Health benefits may be categorized as 'Benefits in Kind' (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums, which the company pays for the benefit, might be counted as part of the employee's taxable income according to the local tax laws.

Pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes and we will update you when those changes take place.

Currency: Prices listed in USD, local currency equivalent will be determined based on the exchange rate at the time of invoicing.

Starting May 1, 2025, a Benefits Service Fee of $15 USD per enrolled employee per month applies (a single fee applies regardless of the number of benefits you offered).

Basic Mental Health Program

$3.00/MO.

Standard Mental Health Program

$8.47/MO.

Plus Mental Health Program

$15.70/MO.

Premium Mental Health Program

$22.70/MO.

Platinum Mental Health Program

$35.83/MO.

Basic Mental Health Program

$3.00/MO.

Platform Access Only

This plan does not include pre-paid Therapy / Coaching sessions. 

  • Personalized therapist matching service (35+ languages)
  • Wellbeing profile
  • Access to world-class self-guided content (yoga, meditations, Oliva Talks, podcasts, micro-learning series for managers)
  • 24/7 mental health helplines

Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session)

Standard Mental Health Program

$8.47/MO.

Includes:

  • Everything in the ‘Basic Mental Health Program’ tier
  • This plan includes one pre-paid Therapy / Coaching session that your team member can use during the policy year.

Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session)

Plus Mental Health Program

$15.70/MO.

Includes:

  • Everything in the ‘Basic Mental Health Program’ tier
  • This plan includes three pre-paid Therapy / Coaching sessions that your team member can use during the policy year.

Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session)

Premium Mental Health Program

$22.70/MO.

Includes:

  • Everything in the ‘Basic Mental Health Program’ tier
  • This plan includes six pre-paid Therapy / Coaching sessions that your team member can use during the policy year.

Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session)

Platinum Mental Health Program

$35.83/MO.

Includes:

  • Everything in the ‘Basic Mental Health Program’ tier
  • This plan includes twelve pre-paid Therapy / Coaching sessions that your team member can use during the policy year.

Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session)

Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session)

Remote Global Business Travel Insurance

The rates listed here are for November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026.

Remote has partnered with Expatriate Group, a specialized insurance provider offering comprehensive business travel insurance solutions designed for global businesses. Remote's business travel is a Multi-trip Insurance and it includes:

  • Emergency Medical Support with access to emergency medical care and evacuation services in case of illness or injury while traveling.
  • Baggage and Business Equipment Coverage that protects personal belongings and essential business equipment during travel
  • Travel Delay and Trip Cancellation for unexpected travel delays or cancellations
  • Personal Liability and Accidental Death with coverage up $100,000 per trip across all plans.
  • Access to a 24/7 helpline, providing immediate assistance for travel emergencies, medical support, and more, no matter where employees are in the world.
  • Up to 42 days of annual Multi-Trip coverage.
  • and more.

Customers can offer Global Business Travel Insurance to selected employees, choosing from five levels of coverage. This insurance can be provided on an individual basis, without needing to offer it to the entire team. However, the chosen plan must be consistent for all eligible employees within the same country. Employees also have the option to opt-out, and if they do, their coverage and charges will end in the following billing cycle.

Pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes and we will update you when those changes take place.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to us.

Important:

  • Prices listed in USD, local currency equivalent will be determined based on the exchange rate at the time of invoicing.
  • For terminated employees, billing will cease as of the last day of the month. However, if during the active policy, the employee files a claim, the monthly premium will continue until next renewal.
  • Once the benefits is selected, it is a one-year commitment or until the next renewal, whichever comes first. You will not be able to opt out of the plan until this time period has been reached. If you do not cancel the coverage during this period, it will automatically renew.
  • All claims payment are made to the employees by the insurance company directly
  • Access comprehensive plan comparison here and our policy wording.

    Starting May 1, 2025, a Benefits Service Fee of $15 USD per enrolled employee per month applies (a single fee applies regardless of the number of benefits you offered). Find out more.

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Emergency & Accidental Medical

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Repatriation for Medical Treatment

100% per Trip

100% per Trip

100% per Trip

Emergency Medical Evacuation

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Repatriation of Mortal Remains

$25,000 per Trip

$25,000 per Trip

$25,000 per Trip

Pre-existing medical conditions

Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000

Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000

Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000

Baggage Delay

$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

Personal Liability

$100,000 per Trip

$100,000 per Trip

Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability

$100,000 per Trip

$100,000 per Trip

Loss of Passport

$250 per Trip

$250 per Trip

Legal Expenses

$10,000 per Trip

$10,000 per Trip

Hijacking

$1,000 per Trip

$1,000 per Trip

Cancellation & Curtailment

$2,000 per Trip; subject to$100 Deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

Compassionate Repatriation

$6,000 per Trip

Business Equipment

Up to $1,500

Up to $1,500

Up to $1,500

Computer Equipment Single Item Limit

$500.00

$500.00

$500.00

Business Money

$100 per day up to $500

$100 per day up to $500

$100 per day up to $500

Domestic Business Travel

Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.

Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.

Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Emergency & Accidental Medical

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

$1,000,000

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$1,000,000

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$1,000,000

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Repatriation for Medical Treatment

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

100% per Trip

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

100% per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

100% per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Emergency Medical Evacuation

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

$100,000

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100,000

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100,000

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Repatriation of Mortal Remains

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

$25,000 per Trip

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$25,000 per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$25,000 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Pre-existing medical conditions

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Baggage Delay

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Personal Liability

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100,000 per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100,000 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100,000 per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100,000 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Loss of Passport

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$250 per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$250 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Legal Expenses

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$10,000 per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$10,000 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Hijacking

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$1,000 per Trip

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$1,000 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Cancellation & Curtailment

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$2,000 per Trip; subject to$100 Deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Compassionate Repatriation

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$6,000 per Trip

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Business Equipment

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

Up to $1,500

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Up to $1,500

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Up to $1,500

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Computer Equipment Single Item Limit

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

$500.00

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$500.00

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$500.00

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Business Money

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

$100 per day up to $500

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100 per day up to $500

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

$100 per day up to $500

COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

Domestic Business Travel

BASIC

$11.45/MO.

Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.

STANDARD
PLUS

$17.59/MO.

(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.

PREMIUM
PLUS

$21.77/MO.

(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)

Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.

Remote Global Wellness and LifeStyle Benefit

Remote has partnered with ThanksBEN to provide a flexible Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit for your team


ThanksBEN’s platform is available on desktop and mobile and allows employees to access a wide variety of wellness and lifestyle services, including:

  • Physical and mental health support such as gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.
  • Lifestyle services like streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other services that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Personalized recommendations to help employees select benefits most relevant to their needs.
  • Platform support for employees needing immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related concerns.

Clients can choose to offer the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and select from multiple contribution levels. Once a plan is selected, employees are automatically enrolled, and the company will be charged monthly. Employees have the option to opt out at any time, in which case enrollment will be terminated and charges will stop effective from the following month.

It is important to note that in certain countries, wellness benefits may be considered a Benefit in Kind (BIK). This means the monthly contributions paid by the company could be treated as taxable income for the employee under local tax laws.

Pricing and benefits are subject to change based on business and market conditions. Any updates will be communicated to clients as they occur.

  • Currency: All contributions are listed in USD. Local currency equivalents will be calculated automatically at the time of use.
  • Service Fee: The Benefits Service Fee of $15 per enrolled employee per month applies (a single fee regardless of the number of benefits offered).


Start and End Date of the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit

  • Start date: Employees will be enrolled in the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit from the 1st day of the month following their employment start date.
    Example: If an employee starts on July 15, their benefit will begin on August 1. The benefit card will be topped up between the 5th and 7th of that month.
  • End date: The Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit for your employees will remain active until the end of their termination month. Benefits are not pro-rated in the final month.
    Example: If an employee’s termination date is August 20, their wallet will remain active until August 31. Any unused balance after August 31 will no longer be accessible

PLAN

DESCRIPTION

$25 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $25 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

$50 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $50 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

$100 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $100 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

$150 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $150 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

$200 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $200 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

$250 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $250 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

$300 Wellness Plan

You will be granting your team members a $300 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$25 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $25 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$50 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $50 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$100 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $100 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$150 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $150 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$200 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $200 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$250 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $250 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

PLAN

$300 Wellness Plan

DESCRIPTION

You will be granting your team members a $300 monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. This wallet will be managed via the ThanksBEN platform.

Remote's Benefits Practices

Remote supports our clients by offering competitive benefits packages that will help you attract and retain the best talent across the globe! Our benefits specialists have done the research on norms and requirements in each local market and have crafted packages that will allow your employees to thrive, no matter what country they live in.

Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in some countries where we hire. We do not require customers to offer benefits in Australia due to its strong public system and local laws that protect us (and you!) against claims of discriminatory hiring practices. However, we do recommend that employers in Australia offer benefits to their employees, which allows them to access a wider range of options for providers and specialists as well as significantly shorter wait times. Our plans also offer global coverage (excluding the US) to protect your employees when they are traveling outside their home country.

If you would like more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, you can download our Global Benefits Guide here!

Understanding Hiring in Australia
  1. In Australia, only 10%* of employers offer supplemental health insurance to their workforce. The country has a robust public health system, and while supplemental health insurance is not the norm today, it provides employees with access to a wider range of options for providers and specialists. Having health insurance also offers tax benefits to high-earning employees. (*based on 3rd-party market research from our partners)
  2. Employers can choose to opt out of offering Remote’s core benefits in Australia.
  3. If you choose to offer health benefits to your Australian employees, individuals may choose to waive the insurance offer.
  4. Employees who receive private health insurance are exempt from the Medical Levy Surcharge (MLS), which is an additional tax charge to any employees earning over AUD$93,000 (AUD$186,000 for couples and families) who don’t have locally compliant private health insurance in place.
  5. Having private health insurance is required for employees on certain visas in Australia.
  6. Remote employees in Australia will be enrolled in two plans. One is a barebones, locally compliant plan that allows for tax relief, and the other offers the robust coverage listed above, including international coverage.
  7. You will be able to select benefits when onboarding your employee (if you choose to offer them). From there, the employee will be contacted with more information about their plan. Remote takes care of all the administration work so you can focus on scaling your global team!

TCE in Australia

If you’re ready to hire a new employee in Australia, you may have generated or received a Total Cost of Employment quote to get an estimate of what it might cost. If you haven’t, you can do so with our handy Cost Calculator tool now!

Employers hiring in Australia must pay for social contributions mandated by the government. These costs are automatically applied during payroll:

  1. Superannuation (pension contributions)
  2. Worker’s compensation insurance
  3. Payroll tax (varies by state)

The exact cost of the government contributions listed above can be found by using the Cost Calculator.

Learn more about Remote benefits

How do benefits work when hiring through an EOR?

Watch this quick explainer video to understand how offering benefits works when you hire team members through an employer of record like Remote.