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For your health insurance join us at Bupa

Bupa is a healthcare leader proudly looking after the needs of more than three million Australians. We have been around for over 60 years and we're part of a global family whose care and expertise now stretches across 190 countries.

It is our purpose that makes us different. We exist to help our members live longer, healthier, happier lives. So our global family reinvests our profits to provide better services for members and to ensure quality healthcare remains affordable. We are dedicated to helping find a healthier you.

Why Bupa?

  • The right cover for you

    Each of our members is different. So with health insurance at our core, we are committed to offering high-quality health insurance with a wide range of options to meet your current and changing needs.

  • For your convenience

    We give you choice so you can manage your cover whenever, wherever. You can contact us by phone or talk to someone face to face at one of 100 retail centres. Or just jump online or use your smart phone to access myBupa.

  • Australia’s largest provider network*

    We pay benefits at all recognised providers around the country, giving you great coverage and peace of mind. You can also enjoy the advantages of Australia's largest provider network – choose from over 10,000 Members First providers for dental, optical, physio and chiro services to receive higher benefits.

  • We know the health system

    We know the health system can be confusing. That’s why our friendly team are here to help you make sense of it. They can answer important questions like: what you’re currently covered for, what to ask your doctor before treatment and how much you'll get back.

  • By your side wherever you are

    If the unexpected happens while you’re travelling overseas, we’re always here to provide phone-based support and advice. Our 24-hour overseas health advice line is exclusive to Bupa members – just look for the number on the back of your membership card.#

*As at 1 October 2011 for dental, optical, physio and chiro providers. #Overseas health advice line is not available on Ambulance Only covers.

Find a healthier you

At Bupa, we know that everyone wants to be healthy, but sometimes life gets in the way. That’s why we support you with health programs, tools and apps, and world-class health information to help you take your first step towards a healthier you.

  • Programs and support

    We have developed a range of programs and guides to support members with chronic conditions like asthma, depression or diabetes. Members can also benefit from other specialised resources.

  • World-class health information

    Visit our website to stay in the know on health topics that are important to you. The information is designed by health professionals and ranges from conditions and treatments through to exercise and diet tips. We also recommend other reputable websites because our knowledge is your knowledge.

  • myBupa

    myBupa is a new and improved way to manage your health cover online. It really is your very own little piece of Bupa. Here are just a few things you can now do whenever it suits you:

    • make a claim
    • contact us
    • change payment details
    • make one off payments
    • order a membership card
    • find a provider.

    And because we’re always looking for ways to make your life easier, you’ll soon be able to view your remaining annual maximums as well as get an estimate of your extras benefits.

    Log into myBupa. It’s very easy and will only take a few minutes. You will find new things there all the time. Keep an eye out for myBupa mobile apps for iPhones, Android and other smart phones as well as our new mobile site.

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  • Online Health Assessment

    To really take charge of your health, you need to know just how healthy you are in the first place. Our new Online Health Assessment is very easy to use, and will help you take your first step towards a healthier you.

    What you’ll find out
    • Your real health age
    • lifestyle risk scores
    • recommended changes you can make to help improve your health age
    • Bupa programs that may be helpful to you.

    Take your Online Health Assessment

    We are regularly developing more new tools and apps so keep checking here and our social media sites for updates:

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Need assistance?

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