Bupa OSHC Standard: coverage and exclusions

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Bupa OSHC Standard coverage breakdown: hospital, doctors, pharmacy, ambulance. 12-month waiting on pre-existing and pregnancy. Excludes experimental, cosmetic, and unapproved procedures. Optional OSHC Extras add-on.

Bupa OSHC Standard is the entry-level Australian visa-compliant OSHC policy.

What's covered

OSHC Extras (supplemental)

Optional add-on plan covering extra services with annual visit limits:

  • Dental check-ups, physio, chiro, podiatry.
  • No out-of-pocket up to annual cap.

Waiting periods

Not covered

  • Procedures not approved by the Medical Services Advisory Committee.
  • Procedures not recognized by Medicare.
  • Experimental treatments.
  • Respite care.
  • Elective cosmetic surgery.

Source: https://help.edvisor.io/insurance/bupa