From what to pack, how to get there and care you may need when you get home, here are some things you may like to ask your care team (doctor or specialist, Bupa and your hospital) before you’re admitted to hospital.
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Learn about the cover and cost-related questions you should ask Bupa.
We have a range of evidence-based healthcare programs and services3 to support you. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, preparing for a hospital admission, or recovering from a major health event, we’ve got a program to suit you.
If you’re a current Bupa member and want to check what you’re covered for, you can sign in to myBupa or contact us.
Want to review or change your cover? We can help with that too (waiting periods may apply).
Thinking about getting hospital cover or switching to Bupa?
Bupa helps almost 4 million people in Australia live longer, happier, healthier lives.
1 Helps cover the cost of travel for essential medical or hospital treatment not available close to home, where the total return distance is 200 kilometres or more from where you live. Up to $100 per person, per trip for travel expenses and $50 per night up to $150 per person, per trip for accommodation. 2 month waiting period and eligibility criteria apply.
2 Yearly limits, waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, fund and policy rules apply.
3 Fund and policy rules, waiting periods and program eligibility criteria apply. Without limiting these rules, any family members covered by a Bupa family policy must be: (1) at least 18 years of age and (2) named in the relevant policy, before they are eligible to access these programs and services.
Learn about the cost-related questions you should ask your specialist.
Nervous about your hospitalisation? Speak with your specialist or hospital to learn more about what to expect and get tips and tricks to reduce or deal with anxiety. Learn more about common anaesthetic concerns.
Learn about the cost-related questions you should ask your hospital, and what to expect when being discharged and heading home from hospital.