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Core 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

Services covered (11)

Service	Waiting period	Max benefit per visit	Annual limit
General dental	2 months	NSW / ACT Periodic exam (012): $34.10 Scale and clean (114): $71.40 Fluoride (121): $19.50 Extraction (322): $81 VIC Periodic exam (012): $29.15 Scale and clean (114): $66.50 Fluoride (121): $20.50 Extraction (322): $84 QLD Periodic exam (012): $22 Scale and clean (114): $46.35 Fluoride (121): $18.50 Extraction (322): $80 WA Periodic exam (012): $34.10 Scale and clean (114): $59.95 Fluoride (121): $16.50 Extraction (322): $84 SA Periodic exam (012): $26.95 Scale and clean (114): $56.15 Fluoride (121): $18.50 Extraction (322): $75 TAS Periodic exam (012): $24.20 Scale and clean (114): $49.05 Fluoride (121): $18.50 Extraction (322): $84 NT Periodic exam (012): $26.95 Scale and clean (114): $57.75 Fluoride (121): $16.50 Extraction (322): $84	$650 a year
Major dental	12 months	NSW / ACT Full crown, veneered (615): $690 VIC Full crown, veneered (615): $540 QLD Full crown, veneered (615): $666 WA Full crown, veneered (615): $576 SA Full crown, veneered (615): $510 TAS Full crown, veneered (615): $660 NT Full crown, veneered (615): $678	$650 a yearShared with Root canal (endodontics)
Root canal (endodontics)	12 months	NSW / ACT, SA Root canal obturation (417): $140 VIC Root canal obturation (417): $145 QLD Root canal obturation (417): $156 WA, NT Root canal obturation (417): $131 TAS Root canal obturation (417): $151	$650 a yearShared with Major dental
Glasses and contact lenses	2 months	Single vision lenses and frames: $181.60 Multifocal lenses and frames: $200	$200 a year
Physiotherapy	2 months	NSW / ACT Initial visit: $44.95 Subsequent visit: $34.65 VIC, TAS Initial visit: $37.75 Subsequent visit: $24.75 QLD Initial visit: $41.05 Subsequent visit: $32.45 WA Initial visit: $41.05 Subsequent visit: $30.80 SA Initial visit: $33.85 Subsequent visit: $23.65 NT Initial visit: $34.95 Subsequent visit: $25.85	$450 a yearShared with Chiropractic, Osteopathy
Chiropractic	2 months	NSW / ACT Initial visit: $40 Subsequent visit: $27 VIC, TAS Initial visit: $32 Subsequent visit: $22 QLD Initial visit: $35 Subsequent visit: $24 WA Initial visit: $31 Subsequent visit: $23 SA Initial visit: $31 Subsequent visit: $20 NT Initial visit: $34 Subsequent visit: $22	$450 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Osteopathy
Acupuncture	2 months	NSW / ACT, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, NT Subsequent visit: $26.40 WA Subsequent visit: $30	$200 a yearShared with Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology
Remedial massage	2 months	Initial visit: $28.50 Subsequent visit: $26.50	$200 a yearShared with Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology
Chinese herbal medicine	2 months	Initial visit: $28.80 Subsequent visit: $21.60	$200 a yearShared with Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Exercise physiology
Exercise physiology	2 months	Initial visit: $28.80 Subsequent visit: $21.60	$200 a yearShared with Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine
Osteopathy	2 months	NSW / ACT Initial visit: $49 Subsequent visit: $33 VIC, TAS Initial visit: $39.50 Subsequent visit: $27 QLD Initial visit: $43 Subsequent visit: $29.50 WA Initial visit: $38 Subsequent visit: $28.50 SA Initial visit: $38 Subsequent visit: $24.50 NT Initial visit: $42 Subsequent visit: $27	$450 a yearShared with Physiotherapy, Chiropractic

Not covered: Orthodontics (braces), Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Podiatry, Orthotics, 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.

General dental
$650 a year
Major dental, Root canal (endodontics)
$650 a year
Glasses and contact lenses
$200 a year
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy
$450 a year
Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Chinese herbal medicine, Exercise physiology
$200 a year

Insurer's notes (original English)

Product features

You’ll get access to higher set benefits at our Optical Partners including a ‘no-gap’ fixed-priced package experience on glasses, yearly limits and waiting periods apply.

Other services

Digital Mental Health 100% back of the fee agreed between Bupa and the provider up to yearly limits at Bupa recognised providers.

Special features

Dentures payable once every 3 years. Periodic oral examination 012, Scale & Clean 114, Fluoride treatment 121 payable once every 6 months.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to government data, Core Extras pays up to $71.40 per scale and clean (114), with a 2 months general dental waiting period. General dental annual limit: $650 a year.

What are the waiting periods for Core Extras?

General dental 2 months, Major dental 12 months, Root canal (endodontics) 12 months, Glasses and contact lenses 2 months, Physiotherapy 2 months, Chiropractic 2 months, Acupuncture 2 months, Remedial massage 2 months, Chinese herbal medicine 2 months, Exercise physiology 2 months, Osteopathy 2 months.

Can Core Extras be bought on its own?

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

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