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Base Extras

A Extras-only product from Bupa. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.

Government data date: 1 October 2026

This product is closed: it no longer accepts new members, but existing members can keep using it.

Services covered (6)

Service	Waiting period	Max benefit per visit	Annual limit
General dental	2 months	NSW / ACT Periodic exam (012): $26.95 Scale and clean (114): $55.05 Fluoride (121): $16 Extraction (322): $62.60 VIC Periodic exam (012): $23.10 Scale and clean (114): $51.25 Fluoride (121): $16.50 Extraction (322): $65 QLD Periodic exam (012): $17.05 Scale and clean (114): $35.95 Fluoride (121): $15 Extraction (322): $62 WA Periodic exam (012): $22 Scale and clean (114): $46.35 Fluoride (121): $12 Extraction (322): $64 SA Periodic exam (012): $20.90 Scale and clean (114): $44.15 Fluoride (121): $15 Extraction (322): $58 TAS Periodic exam (012): $19.80 Scale and clean (114): $37.60 Fluoride (121): $16 Extraction (322): $65 NT Periodic exam (012): $20.90 Scale and clean (114): $44.70 Fluoride (121): $13.50 Extraction (322): $65	$400 a year
Major dental	No waiting period	NSW / ACT, VIC, QLD, WA, TAS Full crown, veneered (615): $250 SA Full crown, veneered (615): $425 NT Full crown, veneered (615): $440	$250 a yearShared with Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces)
Root canal (endodontics)	No waiting period	NSW / ACT Root canal obturation (417): $85 VIC Root canal obturation (417): $71.50 QLD Root canal obturation (417): $70 WA, SA, NT Root canal obturation (417): $84 TAS Root canal obturation (417): $71.60	$250 a yearShared with Major dental, Orthodontics (braces)
Orthodontics (braces)	No waiting period	Upper and lower braces plus retainer (881): 100% of the fee	$250 a yearShared with Major dental, Root canal (endodontics)
Glasses and contact lenses	2 months	Single vision lenses and frames: $120 Multifocal lenses and frames: $120	$120 a year
Physiotherapy	2 months	NSW / ACT Initial visit: $37.75 Subsequent visit: $29.70 VIC, TAS Initial visit: $31.10 Subsequent visit: $20.90 QLD Initial visit: $34.95 Subsequent visit: $27.50 WA Initial visit: $31.10 Subsequent visit: $26.40 SA Initial visit: $28.85 Subsequent visit: $19.80 NT Initial visit: $29.95 Subsequent visit: $22.55	$450 a year

Not covered: Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Exercise physiology, Podiatry, Orthotics, Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Remedial massage, Psychology, Dietetics, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Non-PBS prescription medicines, Vaccinations, Blood glucose monitors, Antenatal and postnatal care, Health management programs, Home nursing

Annual limits

Services in the same group share one limit.

NSW / ACT, VIC, QLD, WA, TAS

General dental
$400 a year
Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces)
$250 a year
Glasses and contact lenses
$120 a year
Physiotherapy
$450 a year

SA, NT

General dental
$400 a year
Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces)
$600 a year
Glasses and contact lenses
$120 a year
Physiotherapy
$350 a year

Insurer's notes (original English)

Product features

The longer you're with Bupa, the more you get back. For selected services, your yearly limit increases each calendar year, up to a set amount.

Special features

Periodic oral examination 012, Scale & Clean 114, Fluoride treatment 121 payable once every 6 months. Major Dental, Endodontic and Orthodontic treatment is only covered if resulting from an accident requiring immediate medical attention sustained after joining this cover.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Base Extras pay for a scale and clean?

According to government data, Base Extras pays up to $55.05 per scale and clean (114), with a 2 months general dental waiting period. General dental annual limit: $400 a year.

What are the waiting periods for Base Extras?

General dental 2 months, Major dental No waiting period, Root canal (endodontics) No waiting period, Orthodontics (braces) No waiting period, Glasses and contact lenses 2 months, Physiotherapy 2 months.

Can Base Extras be bought on its own?

Yes. This product doesn't need to be held with hospital cover.

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