Ancillary arrangements - Bupa

Ancillary arrangements

Bupa Network *

With our Extras cover you can also enjoy the advantages of Australia’s largest combined ancillary provider network1 of dental, optical, physiotherapy and chiropractic providers. Together there are over 10,000 providers registered, so there are more places you can experience great value from your cover.

If you have Extras cover with us, when you choose to visit a Members First provider, in most instances you will have the certainty of knowing how much you'll get back. You will receive higher benefits ensuring you can maximise value from your Bupa cover.

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Any benefits you receive from Bupa network providers are subject to the terms and conditions of your chosen Level of Cover including annual maximums and waiting periods.

An easy, instant way to claim

Bupa Members First providers also offer you the convenience of on-the-spot claiming in most instances. Just swipe your Bupa card to make a claim and pay any ‘gap’ on-the-spot. It’s that easy.

1 Effective 1 October 2011 for the combined network of dental, optical, physio and chiro providers registered

Members First Dental *

Bupa encourages you to make dental care a routine part of your life.

Our extensive Members First Dental Network provides you with the certainty of up to 100% back and at least 60% back on most general dental services2

And if you also hold Hospital cover with us we also cover the cost of your kids’ general dental until they turn 25. This means you’ll benefit from no out-of-pocket costs for your kids on dental services like check-ups, teeth cleaning, fillings, X-rays and more.3

Any benefits you receive from these providers are subject to the terms and conditions of your chosen Level of Cover including annual maximums and waiting periods

*Bupa Members First benefits are not available on selected extras covers

Find a Members First Dentist

2In Victoria & South Australia get up to 100% and at least 60% back on most general and major dental treatment

3Available on selected Extras Covers, when taken with hospital cover on a family membership. When treatment is provided by a Members First dentist. Includes Major Dental in VIC and SA only. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments. Dental fund rules, waiting periods and annual maximums apply. Child dependants only.

Members First Physiotherapy and Chiropractic *

Visit one of our Members First Physiotherapy or Chiropractic Network providers and have the certainty of receiving up to 100% back and at least 60% back on most physiotherapy and chiropractic services.

Any benefits you receive from these providers are subject to the terms and conditions of your chosen Level of Cover including annual maximums and waiting periods.

*Bupa Members First benefits are not available on selected extras covers

Find a Members First Physiotherapist

Find a Members First Chiropractor

Bupa’s Optical Network *

Bupa believes that your eyesight is important and we want to help you achieve the look you're after. The Bupa Optical Network provides you with maximum choice and value when selecting an optical provider. Delivering you national access and differing benefits to suit your individual needs.

Members First Optical *

Visit our Members First providers to receive higher benefits and annual maximums on selected levels of cover on your optical purchases.

Plus you'll have access to the 'no gap' range of fixed price packages on glasses and contact lenses at no additional cost.

Any benefits you receive from these providers are subject to the terms and conditions of your chosen Level of Cover including annual maximums and waiting periods.

These benefits are available at BLINK Optical, Kevin Paisley Fashion Eyewear, National Pharmacies Optical, Prevue Eyewear, Stacey and Stacey Optometrists and selected independent retailers.

*Bupa Members First benefits are not available on selected extras covers

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Optical Partner

At our optical partner Specsavers you can choose from a range of fixed-price frames and lens packages with no out-of-pocket costs.

Any benefits you receive from these providers are subject to the terms and conditions of your chosen Level of Cover including annual maximums and waiting periods.

Find out more about & how to find a Optical Network Provider

Member Discount Partners

We also have a range of member discount partners where you can access up to 20% off a range of optical services.

Our optical member exclusive partners include BLINK Optical, National Pharmacies Optical, OPSM, Laubman and Pank, Budget Eyewear and Sunglass Hut.

Find out more about & how to find a Member Discount Partner

The following levels of cover do not have access to Members First Network set benefits and annual maximums:

  • Extras Select Super Plus
  • Extras Select Plus
  • Extras Select Value
  • Extras Select
  • Extras Super Plus
  • Extras Plus
  • All Extras
  • Extras Value
  • Value Extras
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