Simple Start - Basic Plus
A Hospital + Extras product from Bupa. Below is the cover registered in the government data: waiting period, benefit per visit and annual limit for each service.
This product is closed: it no longer accepts new members, but existing members can keep using it.
Services covered (5)
| Service | Waiting period | Max benefit per visit | Annual limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General dental | 2 months |
| Not stated |
| Glasses and contact lenses | 2 months |
| Not stated |
| Physiotherapy | 2 months |
| Not statedShared with Chiropractic, Podiatry |
| Chiropractic | 2 months |
| Not statedShared with Physiotherapy, Podiatry |
| Podiatry | 2 months |
| Not statedShared with Physiotherapy, Chiropractic |
Not covered: Major dental, Root canal (endodontics), Orthodontics (braces), Orthoptics, Hearing aids, Audiology (hearing tests), Osteopathy, Exercise physiology, 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.
General dental
Not stated
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry
Not stated
Glasses and contact lenses
Not stated
Insurer's notes (original English)
Product features
Simple Start includes a $50 bonus to help with any out-of-pocket costs, plus 2 dietary phone consultations with a Bupa dietitian. Benefits only paid at Members First providers – visit bupa.com.au/find-a-provider.
Special features
Services only covered at Members First providers. General dental cover includes a basic dental checkup + 2 bitewing x-rays (item:022). Physio, Chiro and Podiatry include 3 consultations in total. Podiatry does not include Orthotics.
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